Naxos
American Classics - Sowerby: Organ Works /Craighead, Mulbury
$9.99
Details
- Composer
- SOWERBY
- Artist
- John, David, Welsh, Rita, Mulbury, David, Lilly, Craighead
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Naxos
- Released
- Jan 01, 1999
- Catalog #
- 8559028
- UPC
- 636943902820
About
One of the first truly American-born and -bred composers, Leo Sowerby wrote organ music that came straight from the heartland. From his early studies in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his successful career in Chicago, Sowerby revitalized organ music with a body of work rivaling Bach in terms of both quantity and quality.
Sowerby was fascinated by traditional forms, and his 'Classic Concerto' explores many of these structures. Within its three brief movements, it gives an excellent introduction to Sowerby's playful sense of harmony. 'Medieval Poem' and 'Pageant,' both written earlier, also delve into traditional themes.
'Festival Musick' is an audience favorite, bright and playful. Its sense of humor is evident to occasional listeners as well as those more intimately versed in organ music. Composed during a single week in summer, it is one of Sowerby's last compositions.
Both organists involved with this album have the remarkable technical skill and performing panache to bring Sowerby to life. The rich sound of the organ at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City and accompaniment of the Fairfield Orchestra have been captured masterfully. WORKS FOR ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA is a well-performed and expertly engineered recording.
Sowerby was fascinated by traditional forms, and his 'Classic Concerto' explores many of these structures. Within its three brief movements, it gives an excellent introduction to Sowerby's playful sense of harmony. 'Medieval Poem' and 'Pageant,' both written earlier, also delve into traditional themes.
'Festival Musick' is an audience favorite, bright and playful. Its sense of humor is evident to occasional listeners as well as those more intimately versed in organ music. Composed during a single week in summer, it is one of Sowerby's last compositions.
Both organists involved with this album have the remarkable technical skill and performing panache to bring Sowerby to life. The rich sound of the organ at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City and accompaniment of the Fairfield Orchestra have been captured masterfully. WORKS FOR ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA is a well-performed and expertly engineered recording.
Tracklist 8 tracks
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1 I. Merrily, with snap 04:18
- Track
- 1
- Title
- I. Merrily, with snap
- Duration
- 04:18
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
2 II. Very freely 07:38
- Track
- 2
- Title
- II. Very freely
- Duration
- 07:38
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
3 III. In broad style 06:14
- Track
- 3
- Title
- III. In broad style
- Duration
- 06:14
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
4 Medieval Poem 19:59
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Medieval Poem
- Duration
- 19:59
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
5 Pageant 10:45
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Pageant
- Duration
- 10:45
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
6 I. Fanfare (Boldly) 05:41
- Track
- 6
- Title
- I. Fanfare (Boldly)
- Duration
- 05:41
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
-
7 II. Chorale (Quietly) 07:12
- Track
- 7
- Title
- II. Chorale (Quietly)
- Duration
- 07:12
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby
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8 III. Toccata on "AGO" (With Verve) 08:21
- Track
- 8
- Title
- III. Toccata on "AGO" (With Verve)
- Duration
- 08:21
- Composer
- Leo Sowerby