Fri May 14, 2021 2:40 pm
I’m fortunate to have come into some money following the sale of a piano, and I’d like to invest the money back into my library of organ samples. I’m unsure whether I should purchase one significant sample set or a couple of slightly less expensive ones. It’s not likely that I will be able to make such an investment again so I’m tempted to go for a more significant purchase. My library already covers most bases in terms of style with an emphasis on English cathedral and German/Dutch baroque:
England - Hereford, Salisbury, Haverhill
France - St Maximin, Metz
German / Polish / Dutch - Großhartmannsdorf, Rotha (St Georgenkirche), Krzeszow, Kampen, Noordbroek, Velesovo
So, what would complement this? Groningen is an option, as is Haarlem, or Görlitz but are these too similar to the collection of baroque instruments I already have? Should I explore something new? None of the American samples really excite me yet (I’d love a decent E. M. Skinner), what about German Romantic? Is Görlitz more romantic than baroque? The budget is c. £900, what do you recommend?
Thank you for your thoughts.
Best wishes,
Marcus