Marcel Lanquetuit (1894-1985) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming organist at the church of Saint-Godard in Rouen followed by the Cathedral. As well as being a prominent organist of his time Lanquetuit was a renowned composer but chose to improvise rather than write. A few of his notated compositions remain however including the grand and mighty Toccata in D major published in 1927. Toccata in D major is typical of the French style and is dedicated to Lanquetuit's first teacher Albert Dupré. The incessant staccato chords and memorable melody create a Toccata forOrgan like no other making for an essential addition to the advanced organist's repertoire.