Suite on Luther Chorales for Solo Organ

This seven-part Suite on Luther Chorales for Solo Organ follows the centuries-old practice of invigorating traditional melodies with contemporary harmonizations, rhythms, and orchestral colors. The melody used in three of the seven movements (Parts I, IV, VII) is Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God), one of the best-known hymns by Luther, who wrote the words and music sometime between 1517-1519. The second Luther hymn (Part II), Vater unser im Himmelreich (Our Father in Heaven), is a paraphrase in German of the Nunc dimittis, the canticle of Simeon written in 1524 and often used for funerals. The third Luther hymn (Part V), Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (From Deepest Depths I Cry to Thee), was written in 1524, a paraphrase of Psalm 130. Excellent repertoire for accomplished organists.