Organ

SKU: FG.55011-768-6

Composed by Antti Auvinen. Classical, contemporary. Book. Fennica Gehrman #55011-768-6. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-768-6).

ISBN 9790550117686.

Antti Auvinen (b. 1974) composed Singel Excelsis in 2012 using material from an earlier work for three organs. He finds fascinating the rhythmic characteristics of the organ: Many of the vibrations and rhythmic fluctuations derived from the overtone series are extremely interesting. Also the natural virtuosity of the instrument is utterly fascinating. In fast passages the rhythmic accuracy needs very quick attack. A slower attack on the other hand makes it possible to turn the attention to gestures and figures, while details get more blurred. Different “attack features of the organ stops allow shaping of very diverse rhythmic figures in time and space.

Duration: c. 12'

Spiral bound, size B4.

Organ - difficult

SKU: HL.49017864

For organ. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Organ Large Works. Sacrificium ist ein anspruchsvolles Werk, das die Interpreten mit einer Fulle von kontrastierendem Material fordert, aber gleichzeitig Raum fur individuelle Interpretation lasst. Composed 2009. 20 pages. Duration 8'. Schott Music #ED13260. Published by Schott Music (HL.49017864).

ISBN 9790220131288. UPC: 884088567637. 9.0x12.0x0.107 inches.

Sacrificium was commissioned by the St Albans International Organ Festival for what has become one of the most influential organ competitions in the world. It is a demanding 8 minute work that will challenge performers with an abundance of contrasting material whilst still leaving space for individual interpretation. Casken refers to the story of Alban who sacrificed his life to save another Christian thereby becoming the first British Martyr in his programme note and more specifically the act of exchanging cloaks and deception which led to Alban's execution. This idea of taking on a new appearance is apparent in the music as recurring themes undergo transformations, gradually becoming absorbed into new musical textures.