Craig Cramer on the Pasi organ:

The First CD to be recorded on the Pasi organ (II/P/30) at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, Washington, was released in 1997. Dr. Craig Cramer, professor of organ at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, plays the following selections:

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

  1. Praeludium in G, Bux WV 149
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
  1. Pastorella in F, BWV 590
  2. Partita diverse sopra: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766
Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780)
  1. Fantasia sopra Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
  2. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
  1. Es ist ein Ros' entsprugen
  2. Herzlich tut mich verlangen
  3. Herzlich tut mich verlangen
  4. O Welt, ich muss dich lassen
Johann Gottlob Töpfer (1791-1870)
Sonata in D Minor
  1. I. Allegro maestoso
  2. II. Andante
  3. III. Finale: Allegro vivace

 

A Review in The American Organist:

"This artful blending of familiar recital fare with the less well known provides an intriguing introduction (for many of us) to the work of builder Martin Pasi of Roy, Wash.  A native of Austria, Mr. Pasi trained and worked several years in that country with the Rieger company before immigrating to the United States in 1981.  The instrument heard here is Pasi Organbuilders' Opus 4....  It is difficult to know which aspect of this recording deserves the warmest praise!  Suffice it to say that Mr. Cramer's careful attention to phrasing and rhythmic detail make this recording truly "user friendly".  Likewise, builder and recording engineer have combined forces to give us wonderful clarity and brilliance when needed, but without the slightest hint of harshness.  The detailed notes on registration add to the enjoyment of this fine recording.  I recommend it highly."

--Jennifer Kolmes

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