Organisazione Populare Nr.1 Op. 349 for Organ solo by Niels Viggo Bentzon. Manuscript copy.

Philip Lane has made these excellent arrangements of twenty popular pieces for Organ.

The organ part and reduced score Symphony No. 4 - An Organ Symphony (2008) by Poul Ruders. Full score: WH31186 Orch. parts are available on hire: hire@ewh.dk Preface / Programme Note When introducing a large-scale symphonic work not only as a symphony but as an organ symphony it would be impossible not to think of and perhaps compare it with Camille Saint-Saëns’s famous SYMPHONY NO. 3 popularly known as the Organ Symphony. Well that is a risk I am prepared to take – and live with the consequences.Saint-Saëns however listed his work as a symphony avec/withorgan. The organ only appears in two out of the four sections of thepiece. In my symphony the instrument plays a far more significant part and is featured in all four movements. But it is not a concerto for organ and orchestra rather a symphony with organo obligato - a symphony with an organ part of a soloistic nature. So an Organ Symphony it is. The first movement PRELUDE is exactly that: a foreplay to what is in store for the rest of the symphony. It is slow (very slow!) and predominantly hushed: the organ and the orchestra wake up side-by-side getting to know one another.The second movement CORTÈGE is a slowly moving processional and it evokes extreme solemnity and austerity. Later on the music takes flight and the atmosphere lightens considerably a far more playful music emerging.This leads to the third movement ETUDE an exercise in instrumental virtuosity and technical challenge.The fourth and last movement is called CHACONNE but I could just as well have named it passacaglia (the definition of those two terms seems to blur even among the learned). Bearing in mind the last movement of Johannes Brahms´s SYMPHONY NO.4 which is universally agreed on as being a passacaglia I chose to avoid the Wrath of the Gods and opted for

Volume 1 K.1-52-Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day and it is for this reason that this first volume is indispensable to performers of the genre. Originally composed for the Harpsichord Organ or early Pianoforte the Sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations to remote keys. It is also thought that much of Scarlatti's Keyboard music contains influences of Iberian music considering that he spent much of his working life in the service of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families.This first volume comprising Sonatas 1-52 includes the popular and recognised Sonatas in D minor (K. 9) E major (K. 20) and B minor (K. 27). Bearing in mind that Domenico Scarlatti was a highly competent and popular Keyboard player in his day so much so that he was employed in the service of two royal families his Sonatas are composed with much experience understanding and expertise creating an essential addition to the repertoire of all Keyboard players of the Baroque genre.

20 Chorals Divers (L à W) 13 Chorals supplémentaires Sinfonias des 29e e 146e cantatas-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupr? (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The third volume includes a selection of Bach's favoured Chorals and Cantatas. In addition Dupr?'s annotations in Complete Organ Works comprise fingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

8 petits préludes and fugues 3 préludes 9 fugues 5 fantaisies-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupr? (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The fifth volume includes a selection of Bach's favoured Preludes and Fugues and Fantasies. In addition Dupr?'s annotations in Complete Organ Works comprisefingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

Meditation from Thais has long been a popular piece in its original form for solo violin with orchestral accompaniment. In this arrangement the solo part is assigned to a solo stop with a light quaver accompaniment in the left hand. This piece provides an interesting and popular addition to the repertoire and will be suitable for many occasions.

21 Chorals du Dogme Prélude et Fugue en Mib-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupr? (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The eighth volume includes a favoured selection of Bach's works including 21 chorales and his Prelude and Fugue in E flat. In addition Dupr?'s annotations in CompleteOrgan Works comprise fingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

?Thanks?: now over 40 years and still the embodiment of the ?new sacred song? movement.Although there are numerous arrangements and translations until now no-one has composed a set of variations for Organ on the song. ?Then I?ll write my own variations on it? said the Saarbrücken church musician Susanne Kugelmeier and wrote a series of seven variations on the church hit.The particular charm of these variations lies in the combining of the ?Thanks? song with well-known pieces such as Mozart?s ?Eine kleine Nachtmusik?. The composer places great emphasis on enjoyment in playing and the piece never crossesover the boundary into virtuosity.It is therefore suitable for amateur organists. Organists will find that these variations are extremely popular with audiences.- Stylistic improvisations with great enjoyment for the performer.- Also suitable for amateur organists.- Includes references to popular classics.

As a famous contributor to classical Organ music César Franck's (1822-1890) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Franck's Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The first volume includes a favoured selection of Franck's works including his Large Symphonic Piece. In addition Dupré's annotations in Organ Works comprise fingerings rules on technique andinstructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of Franck's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

Oratorio-Immediately after completing “St. Paul” in 1836 Mendelssohn mulled over the idea of composing a further oratorio. However a whole decade elapsed before the composition of “Elijah” which takes as its theme the story of the Biblical prophet from the 1 st Book of Kings.When he received the invitation to write a major work for the Birmingham Music Festival Mendelssohn finally embarked on work on the oratorio. “Elijah” was premiered in 1846 in Birmingham with great success and has enjoyed great popularity ever since.Following the firstperformance Mendelssohn undertook a revision of the oratorio in which whole numbers were removed and new ones substituted. This is the version which was first heard in 1847 in London and which is still performed today.To mark the Mendelssohn anniversary year 2009 the Mendelssohn specialist Douglass Seaton Professor at Florida State University prepared a critical new edition of the oratorio. The edition reflects the latest research findings and includes both English and German singing texts.A critical commentary completes the new edition.- One of Mendelssohn’s most popular works in an edition reflecting the latest editorial knowledge- Bärenreiter-Urtext including numbers from the original version for the first time- English and German singing texts- Critical Commentary (Eng)

A collection of popular organ music for weddings. Includes 'Bridal Chorus' (Wagner) 'Wedding March' (Mendelssohn) and 'Alla Marcia' (Ireland).

Reflecting his admiration for the age of flying boats and Bakelite radios the 'Art-Deco Suite' is an affectionate study in nostalgia - a trio of images from the 1920s and 30s set in music of timeless elegance.The first piece 'Ritzy' speaks for itself: classy carefree and full of elite syncopations. 'Acacia Avenue' in contrast is a miniature tone poem its languidly flowing melody conjuring up visions of neat suburban 'semis' and impeccably tended gardens. The unstoppable finale 'To Clarice' pays homage to the popular Clarice Cliff ceramics of the period superbly decorated in black orange and lime and now as much a collector's item as this composition has provedto be amongst lovers of stylish organ music.

The Festival Toccata is relatively well-known among the works of Fletcher and is popular as a wedding piece and for encores. The brilliance of Festival Toccata’s surface disguises the fact that one does not need to be a virtuoso to play it well and effectively.Percy Fletcher was an English composer conductor and Orchestrator of prodigious output who made his career in the lively world of the London music theatre of the years of the late 19th and early 20th century. He was music director at many theatres including His Majesty’s Theatre for the last seventeen years of his life. He was the Orchestrator and conductor for the big budget spectacular theatre piece Chu Chin Chowwhich ran for five years a record that remained unbroken for forty years. In addition to his myriad works of light music Fletcher also wrote a serious church cantata The Passion of Christ as well as the delightful children’s work The Walrus and the Carpenter.

Orgue / Die Ausgabe enthält festliche, stille oder meditative Orgelkompositionen, vor allem aber beliebte, für Orgel bearbeitete Vokal- und Instrumentalwerke Vorwort / Popular Organ music for weddings in easy arrangements for organ with and without pedalboard