Description The greatest French organist of his day, Widor (1844?1937) composed 10 organ symphonies?actually solo compositions usually consisting of 6 or 7 short movements, that treat the organ as a kind of self-contained orchestra. Series II includes Symphonies 6-8, Symphonie Gothique and Symphonie Romane, frequently performed today. Also includes a glossary of French terms. Songlist Symph…

Teaches you everything you need to know to play modern style organ. Specially written for the benefit of students who are teaching themselves. No previous knowledge of the organ is needed as the course starts at the very beginning and progresses right up to professional standard. Book 3 moves on to the bosa nova/modern pop style and 20 more songs including 'Never On A Sunday', 'My Way' and 'What I…

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publicat…

Par TROTTER THOMAS. for solo organ. This superb volume contains twelve varied pieces arranged for organ by celebrated recitalist Thomas Trotter. All the pieces are short and suitable as recital encores, but they could also double up as recital pieces, and in some cases as church voluntaries. / Date parution : 2022-06-08/ Recueil / Orgue

A totally groovy collection of riffs, turns, grooves and vamps specially compiled for the Organ player by Andrew D. Gordon. This generous selection of grooves will add swing, bounce and funky syncopations to your playing, with everything from four-bar riffs to more substantial progressions that will squeeze a host of unusual and addictive rhythms from beneath your fingers. All examples are grouped…

Par PACHELBEL JOHANN. Arranged for Organ by Nigel Ogden Among the all-time classical favourites and an essential item in any church organist's library of service music, Pachelbel's Canon in D receives a fresh and original makeover in this new arrangement by the celebrated recitalist and radio host Nigel Ogden. Scored by the composer for an ensemble of three violins and bass, the piece adapts beaut…

Par HERCHENRODER MARTIN. 'Toccata and Lament” was composed on commission in 2008 to inaugurate the large new organ in the Christ Church Cathedral, Rochester, NY, USA. This instrument is a detailed reconstruction of a late Baroque organ of 1776 from Vilnius in Lithuania. The point of departure - a clash of contrasting eras and musical cultures on two continents - already bodes excitement. Martin He…

From 1772 onward, Mozart wrote 17 short single movement works called Epistle Sonatas , designed to be played in the Eucharist service between the Epistle and the Gospel. The Epistle Sonata in C (K.336) was the last of these, written in 1780. Shortly afterwards the Archbishop decreed that a motet or hymn should be sung instead, and they fell into disuse. The Epistle Sonata in C was originally score…

Par BRAHMS / MENDELSSOHN / SCHUMANN. When Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann composed for the organ, all three turned for inspiration to the musical style of the late Baroque period. Includes 11 'Choral Preludes' by Brahms, three 'Preludes And Fugues' by Mendelssohn, six 'Fugues' by Schumann and other works by the composers. When Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann composed for the organ, all three tur…

This handbook contains everything required for the London College of Music grade 7 & 8 Electronic Organ exams: scales & arpeggios, studies, pieces, performance notes, sample discussion questions, and sample chord sequence, accompanying & aural tests. Features original compositions and arrangements of well-known pieces. The series provides a solid foundation of musical education for any organ stude…