Widely regarded as the culmination of French romanticism on the organ Widor's symphonies include some of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern organ repertoire. Most of these 'symphonies' - so called to emphasise the orchestral wealth of timbres offered by the new French organs - were written specifically to exploit the capacities of the modern Cavaille-Coll organ especially the rich-toned five-keyboard instrument at St-Sulpice in Paris. Presented here in two inexpensive (this being the first) well-made volumes they offer a splendid resource for organists and all music lovers.

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 second volume includes a favoured selection of Franck's works including a Pastoral Prayer and Finale. In addition Dupré's annotations in Organ Works comprise fingerings ruleson technique and instructions on ornamentation amongst other aspects. This compilation of Franck's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

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.

Composed in 1890  Ten Pieces For Organ by Eugène Gigout is a piece that is widely enjoyed. Featuring the renowned Toccata in B minor which is often played in recitals a Scherzo in E major can also be found among these pieces. Well-known as an organist Eugène Gigout was also a composer and one of the main organists in one of Paris' main churches: Saint Augustin. Really good for interpretations he was also skilled in an improvisational context.

Written as a nocturne Evening Rest is a single-movement work for Organ in lyric style with a charming melody. Because of the range of the instrument for which it was composed Hollins includes alternate voicing for Organs without carillon parts for which are included throughout the work.English Organist and composer Alfred Hollins was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blind from birth Hollins was fortunate enough to attend the innovative Royal Normal College for the Blind outside London whose music-intensive curriculum suited his musical gifts. For more than forty years he was the Organist at the Free St George’s Church in Edinburgh and he travelledthe English-speaking world repeatedly on concert tours.

Prelude and Finale for solo Organ was published posthumously in 1943 making it the last of Hollins' considerable oeuvre to become available to the public. Like most of his music it is relatively simple in structure but joyful and highly entertaining.Alfred Hollins (1865-1942) was an inspirational British organist composer and teacher. Blind from birth he travelled all over the UK the United States and the British Empire giving concerts and designing Organs. He eventually settled in Scotland where he was an organist in Edinburgh for over forty years.

W G Alcock was among the most highly respect cathedral Organists of the early twentieth century and had the unique distinction of having performed in Westminster Abbey for the coronations of three English monarchs Edward VII George V and George VI. He was Organist of Salisbury Cathedral for thirty years and travelled extensively as an Organ recitalist.His compositions for Organ are now performed less frequently than they once were. These short voluntaries would be appropriate for the intermediate level Organist.

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.

Jehan Alain (1911-1940) was a French organist and composer. His Litanies for Organ was composed in 1937 and is a sublime addition to the instrument's repertoire. Alain studied with Organ virtuosos Guilmant and Vierne and was primarily an organist and composer of religious music. Whilst at the Paris Conservatoire he won many prizes and his composition catalogue comprises some 140 works. Alain's Litanies is his most famous work and is prefaced with the text; 'When in its distress the Christian soul can find no more words to invoke God's mercy it repeats endlessly the same litany....for reason hasreached its limit; only faith can take one further...' From lively and comical pieces to sensitive and unexpected works Alain's pieces are diverse in musicality. Moreover the composer exploits Organ techniques making Litanies an exciting and varied piece for advanced level organists.

Handbook of classical-modern organ playing-Handbook of classical-modern Organ playing.Barenreiter's two-volume edition is the first to offer a reference work on Organ technique systematically subdivided into 60 exercise units. It provides an overview of all relevant topics on manual and pedal playing based on the tutors by Marcel Dupré Fernando Germani Charles-Louis Hanon and Johannes Brahms as well as on their sequels and supplements. There is also a comprehensive set of exercises to maintain the achieved performance level.This compendium is a tutor for all levels of expertise and training from ambitious semi-professional organists through to fully professional church musicians and conservatorystudents. Furthermore it is aimed at all of those who teach the Organ whether privately or at academies colleges conservatories or universities.Two-volume reference work on Organ technique (Ger/Eng)Covers all relevant areas of manual and pedal playingIncludes a comprehensive set of exercisesConcise introductory text (Ger/Eng)Index for topics and keywords on teaching and performing issuesFor every level of expertise and trainingPeter Wagner (b. Karlstadt 1967) studied Catholic church music (A-level certification) Organ improvisation concert Organ and music theory in Cologne Würzburg and Salzburg. His later career led him to a wide variety of teaching consultancy and jury activities in the areas of Organ playing music theory choral and orchestral conducting voice training and children?s choirs. He has also given concert tours in Germany and abroad. From 2001 to 2003 Wagner was an educational consultant and teacher at the Bavarian State Academy of Music in Hammelburg. Since then he has been cathedral organist and choral director in Minden as well dean church musician for the archbishopric of Paderborn.

?Enjoy the Organ? presents attractive organ pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries that are manageable on smaller instruments and even with little practice time lead to impressive results. These pieces are intended primarily for the amateur organist but can also be of interest to the professional who can use these as a starting point for improvisation.Volume 1 includes among other pieces: Luigi Cherubini ?Sonata in F major?; Louis-Claude Daquin ?Le coucou?; Johann Christian Gotthilf Tag ?Organ Symphony in C major?; Anonymous ?Variations on ?La Gayta??; Carl Czerny ?Prelude in F major op. 698.1?A collection of easy concert pieces for theorganMainly for amateur church musicians and organistsManageable on smaller instrumentsLeads to impressive results

Louis Vierne (1870-1937) studied privately with Cesar Franck and was appointed titulaire organist at Notre-Dame (Paris) in 1900. Numerous concert tours throughout Europe and the USA made him well-known outside France.Vierne?s Organ works are masterpieces of Organ music and are firm favourites in the virtuoso Organ repertoire. In particular Vierne raised the form of the Organ symphony to a stylistic peak.The famous collection of ?Pieces de Fantaisie? comprising 24 fantasy pieces in four volumes (Livres I-IV) has become internationally known. With their varying degrees of difficulty the pieces are suitable for bothprofessional organists as well as advanced pupils and students.The collection comprises mainly individual movements which are suitable for use on many different types of occasion.The ?Pieces en style libre pour orgue ou harmonium? comprising 24 pieces in two volumes are shorter and technically easier. These are ?miniatures? of a rather meditative character equally suitable for Organ teaching or concert use.- Evaluation of all available autograph manuscripts first printed editions and previously unpublished letters.- Editorial clarification superseding the long-standing international correction lists.- Critical Commentary (Fr/Eng/Ger) and foreword (Fr/Eng/Ger) with detailed performance practice tips.- Numerous illustrations and facsimile pages.

Includes parts for Trumpet I and II in B-flat; Trombones I & II in C; Horn in F; TimpaniRepertoire for Brass Ensemble and Organ.Suitable for amateur Brass ensembles and non-professional organists.Offers various Brass parts enabling performances with flexible instrumentation.The alternation of Organ and Brass ensemble is in many parts of the world a standard practice in church services and concerts. It is much rarer however to hear the joint performance during entrance and exit processionals as well as chorale preludes. This is due not least to the lack of literature for the combination.This new series ?Organ Plus Brass? presentsoriginal works and more importantly new arrangements which are geared towards amateur wind players. The Organ part is manageable for the non-professional organist and can be played on a small or medium-sized instrument.The full score comes with an inserted wind score in C which is also available separately. Wind parts in C and B-flat can also be purchased. The edition enables the performance by Brass Ensembles of varying instrumentation.Volume 1 includes the arrangement of ?Marche Triomphale? by Théodore Dubois. This composition was originally written for solo Organ and is a part of the popular ?Douze pièces nouvelles? which is available under the order number BA 8471.

A Study and Practice Book-Franz Josef Stoiber organ professor and organist at Regensburg Cathedral has decided not to present a conventional improvisation tutor here. Instead he offers a multi-faceted reader and workbook containing useful methodical and pedagogical reflections e.g. on cultivating a feeling for sound and training responsiveness. It also features a wide range of practical exercises for improvising in various styles all reflecting his years of experience as a teacher and performer.This guide to organ improvisation has the potential of becoming a standard work in the training of today’s organists.- A new approach to organ improvisation- Includes many practicalexercises and music samples- German/English text- Spacious attractive layout

Description The eight sonatas of Guilmant may well lay claim to classical rank. Originally conceived for the French organs of Cavaille-Col, they are sufficiently broad in conception as to lose little, if anything, in their interpretation on English and American instruments. At the time of their composition (1874-1909) they brought to the organ a new sense which had been too little cultivated by organists. Edited by A. Eaglefield Hull. Songlist Fifth Sonata In C Minor, Op.80 Fourth Sonata In D Minor, Op.61 Second Sonata In D Major, Op.50 Symphony In D Minor, Op.42 Third Sonata In C Minor, Op.56