18th Century english Organ Music vol.4

The books are graded. One problem with music of this genre is that often it looks easy to sight-read, but, for an authentic and accurate performance, even the simplest pieces need proper preparation; those here are no exception. The introduction to each volume is of great help. The pieces cover a wide range of composers, with some familiar names - Handel, Boyce, Hook, Dupuis for example - and others less familiar: Broderip, Garth, Burney, Linley, to name a few. Wherever you look, there is plenty that will please as voluntaries and in concert, and also that is ideal for filling up those uncertain gaps whilst waiting for a tardy bride. Beautifully produced as usual, this collection is a worthy addition to the many collections of 18th century English organ music published since C. H. Trevor's pioneering books.

Autorentext
David Patrick was a pupil of and assistant to Harold Darke at St Michael's, Cornhill, London from 1959 to 1966, during which time he gave many recitals and was awarded a Fellowship of Trinity College, London. Since then he has firmly established himself as a recital organist, accompanist (organ, harpsichord, and piano), and conductor throughout the UK and Europe. He has also made several recordings of organ music. He founded and runs the music publishing company Fitzjohn Music Publications, which has an extensive catalogue of keyboard, vocal, and choral music, including many editions of 18th- and 19th-century organ music. He is also a choral director and adjudicator at numerous festivals and competitions in the UK and overseas.

Klappentext

This four-volume anthology contains a sparkling selection of pieces and represents all the major composers of the period. With extended historical information and a wonderful array of varied pieces carefully edited from original sources, this is a major collection that will be of interest to organists of all abilities.

Inhalt

Introduction ; Voluntary in D major, 10 Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord, No. 10 ; Voluntary in C minor, 6 Voluntaries for Organ, Harpsichord, etc., No. 6 ; Cornet Piece in A major, 6 Cornet Pieces, No. 2 ; Voluntary in Bb major, Op. 4 No. 4 ; Voluntary in C minor, Op. 8 No. 19 ; Voluntary in D major, Op. 1 No. 1 ; Voluntary in E major, 6 Voluntarys for the Organ, Pianoforte or Harpsichord, No. 4 ; Sonata in Bb major, Op. 4 No. 4 ; Voluntary in G major, Op. 5 No. 4 ; Fuga in F major, 6 Fuges [sic] with Introductory Voluntarys for the Organ or Harpsichord ; Voluntary in D, 12 Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord, No. 3 ; Voluntary in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 ; Piece in F, A Second Set of Select Pieces for the Organ, No. 7 ; Voluntary in D major, Op. 8 No. 1 ; Editorial Notes and Sources