Humoresque for Organ, Op. 23 — Egbert Juffer

This playful organ miniature by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer is titled 'Humoresque'. Written on November 22nd/23rd, 2022, it is marked Andante and features witty exchanges between manuals and pedal, with unexpected rhythmic turns lending it a light character. Humorous in spirit but musically refined, it makes a delightful addition to a recital or a charming interlude in worship.

Why you’ll love it:

Playful character – An Andante with rhythmic quirks and light textures, giving the piece its humorous flavour.

Colourful registration – Suggested stops: Man. I Flute Harmonique 8′, Quintadena 4′; Man. II Spitzflöte 4′; Pedal Bourdon 16′, Contre Bourdon 32′.

Compact format – 2 pages of music notation presented within a 5-page publication, neatly engraved with clear registration and phrasing cues.

Intermediate accessibility – Suitable for organists at around UK Grade 5, with its light articulation and rhythmic interplay. Performance time is about 2 minutes.

About the composer:

Egbert Juffer (b. 1991) holds multiple diplomas in composition and theory (LLCM, LVCM, AMusLCM) and has quickly earned a reputation for vibrant, audience-friendly organ works released through EJ Music Publishing Ltd.

Publication details:

Humoresque for Organ, Op. 23 — 5 pages in total (2 pages of music notation), organ score in PDF format. © 2022 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03027.

Add sheet music of this light-hearted Humoresque by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and bring a touch of wit and charm to your recital or service programme.