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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 3: Organ Book

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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 3: Organ Book

Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 3: Organ Book

England 1660-1710

Ed. James Dalton

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The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publication.
The presentation is both scholarly and practical; all of the music has been newly edited from the earliest surviving sources according to a systematic editorial method that preserves as many features of the original notation as possible while making it fully accessible to modern players. In every volume, an informative Introduction sets the music in historical context. There are also helpful sections on Ornamentation and Registration, and a Critical Commentary giving detailed information on the sources.

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Series: Faber Edition: Early Organ Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-50773-5
ISBN13: 978-0-571-50773-3
UPC: 9780571507733
SKU: 12-0571507735

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Why we love this

This volume anchors serious organ study in authentic sources and rigorous scholarship without sacrificing playability. The newly edited texts honor original notation while remaining fully accessible to modern organists, making it possible to encounter early music on its own terms rather than through heavily romanticized arrangements.

What to expect

Early organ music carries an architectural clarity and harmonic directness that rewards careful listening. These pieces breathe with the character of their regional origins and historical moments, inviting players into a musical world where technical demands serve expressive depth rather than display.

Who it's for

Organ students progressing beyond beginner levels and organists seeking authoritative editions of early repertoire. Teachers building a curriculum around historical styles and composers will find this volume essential for its comprehensive scope and scholarly foundation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Consult the Ornamentation section before tackling any piece; early organ music's decorative conventions differ significantly from later periods and deserve careful realization.
  • Study the Registration guidance provided for each work; understanding the composer's intended tonal palette transforms how you interpret phrasing and articulation.
  • Review the Critical Commentary for your chosen piece to understand its source and any editorial decisions; this context clarifies notation you might otherwise misinterpret.

How to use it

Integrate selections from this volume into recitals exploring organ music across centuries, or use it as the foundation for a historical survey concert spanning multiple regions and styles. Individual pieces work well as both teaching repertoire and concert fare, allowing you to build programs with authentic variety rather than relying on well-worn standards.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting early notation conventions and historical ornamentation
  • Selecting appropriate registration based on compositional era and regional style
  • Reading and understanding critical apparatus and editorial methodology
  • Building idiomatic understanding of early organ forms and compositional practices
  • Performing manuals-only music with stylistic authenticity

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