Louis Comfort Tiffany created ten windows for the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka Kansas and they were installed in 1911. Viewed up close the windows appear to be a kaleidoscopic array of colorful precious stones. These windows have been used as extra-musical stimuli in composing the organbooks Windows of Comfort. This book contains: Trinity's Shield • “As the heart panteth...” • “...the heavens were opened...” • “...beside the still waters.” • Alpha and Omega. Total duration ca. 17 minutes.

Judith Weir's The Wild Reeds for Organ.'The Wild Reeds is a ten-minute partita made up of an original theme followed by six variations which are played continuously. The theme was partlyinspired by folk music for outdoor wind instruments from eastern Europe rugged yet delicate at the same time. Another important inspiration has been the Organ sonorities which result from unusual divisions of the octave producing strange chords and ghostly harmonisations of melodies. Above all The Wild Reeds has been written for Thomas Trotter (who personally commissioned this music and gave much valuable advice during its composition) in honourof his remarkable thirty years as Birmingham City Organist.' - Judith Weir

This delightful set of practical miniature arrangements of hymn tunes for organ is useful throughout the church year and is accessible to the average church organist.These short pieces not only enhance church services but also prove invaluable to the church musician looking for something fresh to use during services. The styles of miniatures which last anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute in duration are sufficiently varied to maintain interest: some settings are meditative while others are fanfares and they can be used during various parts of the service.The book includes a preface that discusses practical usage of the miniatures citing some examples from teVelde's own experience. It also includes a liturgical index and an index of first lines for the convenience of the organist.Wade: Adeste FidelisHandel: AntiochWesley: AureliaHughes: Cwm RhonddaElvey: DiademataKocher: DixHatton: Duke StreetEaster HymnLuther: Ein' feste BurgGo tell it on the mountainPritchard: HyfrydolBeethoven: Hymn to JoyLasst uns erfreuenGoss: Lauda animaBarnby: Laudes DominiLeoniWilliams: LlanfairLobe den HerrenNettletonDykes: NicaeaPicardyPersonent HodieSmart: Regent SquareVaughan Williams: Salve festa diesSimple GiftsCroft: St. AnneSullivan: St. KevinVeni veni Emmanuel

Judith Weir's The Tree Of Peace was composed in 2016 for Organ. Commissioned in loving memory of Richard Axtell (1952-2015) talented and much-loved organist at the Parish of St. Andrew West Tarring. 'It'senormously inspiring to see the Master of the Queen's Music turning her attention to the organ once again. Judith Weir's The Tree Of Peace is a short piece commissioned in memory of the organist Richard Axtell... Despite thesimplicity of the music it carries all the hallmarks of Weir's unmistakeably refined idiom.' - Stephen Farr Choir and Organ Jan 2018 From the Master of the Queen's Music Judith Weir comes The Tree ofPeace which was commissioned in memory of Richard Axtell organist of the parish church in West Tarring West Sussex. It was given its first performance there by Charles Harrison on the 17 June 2017. It lasts some 4 minutes andproves to be a thoroughly engaging piece in her customary refined idiom. It is in three main sections with a graded increase of tempo throughout. Thematic material is presented at the start cantabile. The central sectionprovides an energetic development marked animato leading to the conclusion molto mosso which gives the theme as in the opening but in augmentation. Throughout I feel an orchestral sense of colour and interrelationships inthe music - and have found it delightful to play. A modest two manual and pedal instrument with some contrasted quiet colours available will suffice and the technical demands are by no means severe. A delightful addition to therepertoire of short self-contained delightful pieces. - Organists' Review Duration: Approx 4 minutes.

Anders Koppel's Concerto for Hammond Organ and Orchestra.Commissioned by Aarhus Symphonic Festival.First performed at Aarhus Symphonic Organ Festival Symfonisk Sal Musikhuset Aarhus DK by Aarhus Symphony Orchestra Mateusz Moleda (conductor) the composer (organ).Duration: 30 minutes

POD-Le Poisson Magique is a work by John McCabe for Organ. A full performance of the piece lasts around 6 minutes. British composer and pianist John McCabe died in 2015. This work is an early one and published now for the first time. It dates from 1964 a rich year for his organ music also including the Johannes-Partita Nocturne and Prelude. Le Poisson Magique is a meditation on the painting of the same name by Paul Klee and takes the form of a free passacaglia in two alternating tempi. A solid technique is required to tackle some of the more complex polyphonic passages but as ever the rewards with McCabe’smusic are broad and deep. - Sunday by Sunday

This solo Organ work written in 2009 and dedicated to the memory of the great 20th Century English church composer Herbert Howells has been received with high critical acclaim by both Organ specialists and general music lovers.Although he captures a glimpse of Howells' middle period style and intense harmonic language Venables manages not to stoop to pastiche treading his own distinct path and producing a noble and poetic piece which would not be out of place as the centerpiece of any concert programme.It was used for this purpose to great effect in Ian Tracey's recital marking the 76th anniversary of the great Liverpool Cathedral Organ which alsoshowed its special suitability for performance on powerful cathedral-type instruments.Also performed successfully by Adrian Lucas.Approx. 9 minutes in length.

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony and melodies  Livre Du Saint Sacrement for Organ is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Composed in 1984  Livre Du Saint Sacrement is a major collection of Organ pieces by the composer. Messiaen began to compose the cycle of compositions in 1928 and it comprises 18 parts. The work was first performed in 1986 by organist Almut Roessler with a typical performance lasting about 100 minutes. Messiaen's Livre Du SaintSacrement is essential to all advanced virtuoso and contemporary organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.

Variazioni Per Organo is a work by Aulis Sallinen for Solo Organ commissioned by the Crusell Music Festival where the premiere took place. The piece lasts around 9 minutes.Nicholas Johnson in the September 2016 issue of Organists Review comments that he 'was very taken by the way that Sallinen combines his ideas' and that the composer is 'certainly an original compositional voice.'

Born in 1955 Lebanese-French composer organist and improviser Naji Hakim studied under Jean Langlais at the Paris Conservatoire before succeeding Olivier Messiaen as organist of the Saint Trinity Church in Paris. Considering his significant musical training Hakim's compositions are created from a wealth of knowledge and understanding  Hommage À Igor Stravinsky being no exception. Composed in 1990  Hommage À Igor Stravinsky is a Triptych for Organ. As suggested by the title Hakim's work reflects Stravinsky's style and therefore is highly modern in composition.With a typical performance lasting about 16 minutes and 40 seconds the concerto is made up of three movements; Prelude Dance and Finale. The Organ addresses many virtuosic techniques making for a challenging yet exhilarating performance. For all advanced organists seeking varied modern repertoire Hakim's Hommage À Igor Stravinsky is an essential addition to the repertoire.

Prelude On Lasst Uns Erfreuen is a work by renowned contemporary composer Nico Muhly for Organ. Lasting around 6 minutes it was composed in 2007. The composition was dedicated to Alison Shafer commemorating 25 years of service for Christian Lane and the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ Frederick Maryland. In the September/October 2015 issue of Choir & Organ Stephen Farr writes that this work 'applies a variety of motivic treatments and a corresponding variety of rhythmic twists to the well-known melody...would be effective in either concert or liturgicalcontexts'.

Arranged for organ. Duration 10 minutes. Commissioned by Symphony Hall Birmingham 2001.

POD Firm Sale Only- Duration:  5 - 6 minutes This work was commissioned as the final voluntary in the 2005 Christmas Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College Cambridge. It was broadcast live on Christmas Eve 2005 on BBC Radio Three and again in a repeat transmission on Christmas Day performed by the Senior Organ Scholar Tom Winpenny to whom it is dedicated.

John Rutter's Prelude - Te Lucis Ante Terminum for Organ. Duration: 1 1/2 minutes. This short (44 bars) contemplation is dedicated to the memory of Hilary Cornall and takes the form of a gently­ flowing Andante tranquillo with freq­uently-changing time-signatures but with a constant quaver pulse = 126. This gives the work a haunting quality as if ­in visual terms - quietly observing the passage of cloud across a balmy sum­mer sky. Tonally the music gradually descends from an implied A minor to G - the mode subtly indeterminate but undoubtedly final as the approach of evening. As with so much music by this composer the effect is simple but very touching the constantly flowing open fifths in the right hand adding the principal expression of movement. A most effective miniature. Although dated 2010 on the cover and title page the composer himself gives 2009 at the end of the final bar.' - James Palmer

Op. 14. Par ELGAR EDWARD. With his Vesper Voluntaries, Edward Elgar composed a wealth of organ pieces for performance in church services and concerts. The wonderful miniatures, composed in song form, two to three minutes in length, can be performed individually or as a complete cycle. They are of moderate difficulty and intended for manuals, but they can optionally also be played with pedal. This Urtext edition is based on the first printed edition edited by Elgar himself, which has been carefully checked through. Useful suggestions on performance in the foreword complete the new edition./ Répertoire / Orgue