These are my top three picks for the Secrets of Organ Playing Contest Week 45. It's about two hours early (hoping no late entries) but I wanted to post this before I wind down for the night. Yes, I was a participant, but I think it's a bit awkward choosing myself.

As per the contest post (though I decided to create this post as well as leaving a comment):

This week anybody can pick the winners based on what sounded the most interesting and best performed to you. Next Monday simply write your comment under this post with your 3 winning choices. Participants CAN vote for themselves too. I will calculate who received the most number of votes and announce in separate post. -- @organduo

1st place - @partitura

Three times a winner for a Trio! Love how you said "Hallo" to your son but still continued playing on—like a boss!

Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio g moll, BWV 584

2nd place - @tormus1958

Thanks for continually sharing compositions that aren't in the mainstream organ repertoire. It's good to give these an airing.

Fughetta in D Minor op 37 no 6 – Gustav Merkel

3rd place - @iwan2believe

I saw your outtakes on Instagram and don't worry, you're not alone! Will we hear an Advent chorale next week?

Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend' by Bach

The Secrets of Organ Playing Contest Week 46 is now open and will also be judged by the community. Hoping more of the community will vote for their choice of winners this week.

I'm co-owner of witness untersatz with organduo!

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