Stirring music in soaring spaces. OnOrgan Classics, Martin Souter plays famous toccatas by Bach and Widor, Handel'sRoyal Fireworksfinale, Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King", and more on the magnificent organ of Winchester Cathedral.Great Cathedralsfeatures anthems and motets by Byrd, Taverner, Tallis, and other composers from the golden age of English choral music. 2 hrs, 2 CDs.
Great Organ Classics | ||
| 1. | Symphony No. 5 in F minor for organ, Op. 42/1: Toccata 5:23 | |
| 2. | The Battle Hymn of the Republic ("Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory," words by Julia Ward Howe; music attributed to Steffe)Â 2:24 | |
| 3. | The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band 3:49 | |
| 4. | Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain King 2:26 | |
| 5. | Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: Nimrod 3:48 | |
| 6. | Pièce de fantaisie ("Carillon de Westminster") for organ, Op. 54/66:51 | |
| 7. | Andantino for organ in D flat ("Moonlight and Roses"), Op. 83/2Â 4:13 | |
| 8. | Marche Religieuse, for organ (after a theme by Handel)Â 6:17 | |
| 9. | Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, for orchestra in D major, Op. 39/1Â 7:52 | |
| 10. | Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Finale 2:11 | |
| 11. | Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), opera, WWV 86b: Ride of the Valkyries6:17 | |
| 12. | Toccata and Fugue, for organ in D minor, BWV 565 (BC J37)Â 9:02 | |
Music For Great Cathedrals | ||
| 1. | Laudibus in sanctus (also anthem "Praise the Lord among His Holy ones"), motet for 5 voices (SSATB)Â 5:51 | |
| 2. | Ave verum corpus (also anthem: "O Lord, God of Israel"), motet for 4 voices (SATB)Â 4:35 | |
| 3. | Gloria in excelsis Deo, Sing, my soul, to God, anthem for 6 voices 3:05 | |
| 4. | Mass "The Western Wind", for 4 voices: Agnus Dei 7:21 | |
| 5. | O Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not, anthem for 6 voices 3:23 | |
| 6. | Sing Joyfully, anthem for 6 voices (SSAATB)Â 2:22 | |
| 7. | Mass "Euge Bone" for 6 voices: Agnus Dei 5:21 | |
| 8. | Mass "The Western Wind", for 4 voices: Sanctus 8:43 | |
| 9. | In manus tuas, motet for 5 voices, P. 202Â 3:13 | |
| 10. | Work(s): Magnificat 2:26 | |
| 11. | Alleluia, I heard a voice, anthem for 5 voices & organ 2:50 | |
| 12. | When David heard (O my son Absalom), sacred madrigal in 2 sections for 6 voices 4:19 | |
| 13. | O clap your hands, anthem for 8 voices 4:41 | |
