Partita on "Wie soll ich dich empfangen" op. 57 (2003)
for organ
in: "Two Partitas on Advent Hymns", Musikverlag Dr. Butz, Bonn, BU 2653
Content "Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen" and "Wie soll ich dich empfangen"

Recorded on CD:
Hans Uwe Hielscher plays own organ works (III)

Reviews:

"The particular preference of the Wiesbaden composer Hans Uwe Hielscher for partitas and cycles of variations becomes abundantly clear when playing and listening to these two works on Advent carols: He designs the individual movements with a wealth of colors and shapes, which can also be used separately as preludes to congregational singing. Above all stands the typical Hielscher sound stimulus, which effortlessly unites different international styles and which surprises the listener again and again. The partita on “Es geht ein Schiff, geladen” also contains an onomatopoeic program that traces the approaching, passing and disappearing of an imaginary ship and is concluded by a major coda that picks up on the resurrection idea of ​​the final stanza in delicate colors."
[Musikverlag Dr. Butz, Bonn]

“The full range of both partitas effectively shows the diverse possibilities of composing chorale preludes. From the fugato to bicinias to the toccata-like finale, the individual variations offer inspiring examples of chorale variations, not least for improvisation lessons.”
[Church music in the Diocese of Aachen, 4/2015]

“The organ music for Advent is not particularly abundant, and so it is particularly nice when successful compositions appear. Hielscher did a good job with 'Wie soll ich dich empfangen', also 'Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen' is inspiring. The balance between the medium level of difficulty and the effect the music makes is well balanced. Highly recommended."
[Kirchenmusikalische Mitteilungen, Freiburg 73/2015]

"The works are very beautiful in sound, formally rich, but also virtuoso in some passages and thus offer wonderful opportunities for colleagues who enjoy playing.”
[Church music in the Archdiocese of Cologne 1/2015]