Opus 38
Variations for Organ on a Theme by Hugo Distler
Chantry, 1966.
Tune: Deutschland und Deutsch-Österreich
Melody by Hugo Distler, 1934
6 variations
Composed: Spring 1965 for the "Kulturwerk Nordhessen"
Premier performance: July 27, 1965 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, by the composer.
Dedicated to Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg, who spoiled Hitlers victorious entrance at Vienna."