Repertoire Revivals – Brian Brockless TOCCATINA
Adrian Brockless recently contacted me to say he was trying to get this little piece of his father’s better known. Much of Brian Brockless’ organ music is pretty challenging, but the Toccatina upon Tallis’ 9th tune is straightforward both to…
Nowadays, no-one calls you Marm
Those were the days! – when a Lady Organist had a Village Organ Blower at her command, who addressed her as Marm. From Punch and dating from around 1910 (judging by the costume, and obsequiousness). My favourite…
Calgary Organ Festival 2013 – spooky goings-on
Calgary organists promise howling pipes and decomposing musicians from 10pm on 31st October at Knox United Church, as part of Calgary Organ Festival, coming up at the end of this month. Entry to this event is by donation to the…
Francis Jackson…and the Widor Toccata
Organists roll their eyes and sigh when asked for “The Widor Toccata” at weddings – it’s become a modern cliché, and most of us know that it all stems from the performance by Francis Jackson at the wedding of Prince…
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