Pianophilia

Op. XXXIX wrote:

mballan wrote: He also composed quite widely for organ.

Yes, and I'm sure all the organists on here know his delicious confection Fountain Reverie. (It sounds harder than it actually is.)

Thanks, Malcolm, for the Valse!

...and his Festival Toccata which is a real winner.
regards
Brian
PS Thanks Malc for all the bonbons

HullandHellandHalifax wrote: ...and his Festival Toccata which is a real winner.

Indeed! Another lovely bon-bon of Fletcher which sounds much harder than it is. (Being in C major it falls easily under the hands without spending much time on fingering.)

Now tell me this, Brian: was that originally written for organ? Did I read somewhere that it is a transcription of an orchestral work? Or is it the other way around?

Also I would like to mention that my copy of the new Chandos recording of Elgar's complete Crown of India arrived today. I note with interest that the full score is available through the Elgar Birthplace Museum (a mecca for any passionate Elgarian!) http://www.elgarmuseum.org

Op. XXXIX wrote:

HullandHellandHalifax wrote: ...and his Festival Toccata which is a real winner.

Indeed! Another lovely bon-bon of Fletcher which sounds much harder than it is. (Being in C major it falls easily under the hands without spending much time on fingering.)

Now tell me this, Brian: was that originally written for organ? Did I read somewhere that it is a transcription of an orchestral work? Or is it the other way around?

Also I would like to mention that my copy of the new Chandos recording of Elgar's complete Crown of India arrived today. I note with interest that the full score is available through the Elgar Birthplace Museum (a mecca for any passionate Elgarian!) http://www.elgarmuseum.org

Hi Jason,
I have no idea whether the Toccata started life as an organ piece or an orchestral piece, it could be either from the sound, but as Fletcher dedicated it to Edwin Lemare (according to Henderson) then I would rather think it began life as an organ piece.
best wishes
Brian

HullandHellandHalifax wrote: I have no idea whether the Toccata started life as an organ piece or an orchestral piece, it could be either from the sound, but as Fletcher dedicated it to Edwin Lemare (according to Henderson) then I would rather think it began life as an organ piece.

Well that makes sense.

Do you by any chance have Herbert Brewer's organ transcription of Elgar's great Coronation March from 1911? I saw the score some years back, but I've quite forgotten where, and I don't find it at the Elgar Birthplace Museum or any other site like IMSLP.

Op. XXXIX wrote:

HullandHellandHalifax wrote: I have no idea whether the Toccata started life as an organ piece or an orchestral piece, it could be either from the sound, but as Fletcher dedicated it to Edwin Lemare (according to Henderson) then I would rather think it began life as an organ piece.

Well that makes sense.

Do you by any chance have Herbert Brewer's organ transcription of Elgar's great Coronation March from 1911? I saw the score some years back, but I've quite forgotten where, and I don't find it at the Elgar Birthplace Museum or any other site like IMSLP.

Sorry Jason, I don't have it either, but will stretch out my tentacles.
regards
Brian

Felix Borowski (1872 - 1956) Born Burton-in-Kendal, England: died Chicago, U.S.A. After studying in London and at the Cologne Conservatory, Borowski moved to the United States and took a position at the Chicago Musical College as a violin, composition and history teacher. He later moved on to Northwestern University where he was special lecturer in history, form and musicology. He built the music collection at the Newberry Library, edited the program books of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and served as critic for several American newspapers, including the Chicago Sun.

I have posted his excellent Sonata Russe [thank you Mr P].

Malcolm

Excellent. Have you more by him ?

Here's something rather appropriate for Sunday morning.

As promised, another work by Borowski - the Album lyrique.

Malcolm

Various pieces by known and lesser known British composers.

Harry Ralton - I suspect this chap is British, but otherwise I know nothing else about him - was a composers of songs and film music ! His very pleasant Feathers in the Wind. Quentin Maclean (1996-1962) - very well known church and theatre organist. Sydney Rosenbloom - who I've covered in more detail earlier on this thread. His set on variations based on a Air [Air, Variations and Finale]. Malcolm & Mr P