Improvisation on LASST UNS ERFREUEN (All Creatures of our God and King)

Improvised on June 14, 2026 and based on the hymn tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN (mit Alleluias) originating from Germany in 1623 and used as a setting of the text "All Creatures of our God and King" (St. Francis of Assisi), as well "Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones". I've attempted to create a thematic dialogue in the double pedaling under a "carillon" style foil in the manuals. The quieter middle section brings the themes of the tune over a pedal line based on the descending scale of the "alleluia" as it builds to the recap. The organ is an Aeolian-Skinner (Op. 57 with the 3 manual console from Op. 67), with tonal restoration and enhancements by Steuart Goodwin and Ryan Ballantyne of R.M Ballantyne Pipe Organs, Jurupa Valley CA. I hope you enjoy!