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Programme
MUSIC IN LYLE KIRK
31 Union Street GreenockPA16 8DD
Organ Recital
Mixed Allsorts VI
given by
JOHN A. BELL
Organist of Lyle Kirk
Sunday 7 November, 2021 at 3pm
Scottish Charity No. SCO10818
"For future concerts, see organrecitals.com/scotland
Fanfare in D major. f ff
William Matthias (1934-1992) Welsh
[The Fanfare - (at no point mentions Trumpet!!)
The work begins with dotted figuration, which features throughout the piece, moving quickly onto short arpeggio section.
The Middle section is more lyrical. The Third section changes key to F major.
The Final section begins similarly to the start of the piece and develops towards the end.]
Four Pieces for a Musical Clock. pp. p
Tempo di Minuetto; Allegretto; Presto; Marche
Joseph Haydn. (1732-1809) Austrian
[Composed between 1788 – 1793. These pieces were written for a Musical Clock, but equally effective on a keyboard instrument – especially an organ – on flute stops. Haydn wrote 32 pieces in all.
Cantilene II from Sonata No. 11, Opus 148. p mf
Joseph G. Rheinberger. (1839-1901) German
[Elegiac, in a lyrical style. Trans. Lamentation] The Cantilene’s closeness in design to its Bachian model -
Air on a G string - makes originality almost impossible, though as an example of sustained melodic line it ranks high.]
Concerto No. 1 in G. mf. f
Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar (1696-1715) German
J. S. Bach (1685-1759)
(Allegro; Grave; Presto)
[Bach came into contact with Prince Johann Ernst of Sachsen-Weimar when he was court organist
to the Duke of Weimar between 1708-1717.
This piece is characteristic of the Italian Concerto, with three contrasting movements, which
Feature alternation between an orchestral ensemble and a violin soloist with continuo.
The changes between tutti and solo in the first movement are achieved on the organ by changes
between manuals. There is a double pedal part throughout. The slow middle movement contrasts
the sounds of two different manuals.
Because of the speed of the last movement, no manual changes are made.]
Tambourim. p. mf
Français-Joseph Gossec (1734-1829) French
[Some of his techniques anticipated the innovations of the Romantic era: He scored his Te Deum for 1200 singers and 300 wind instruments. In contrast to this very short chamber work for Flute and keyboard.
I seem to remember James Galway playing this piece as an encore on his golden flute. Apparently he
now plays on a Platinum ‘Galway’ Nagahara Flute – especially commissioned for him.]
The Watermill (Andante moderato). p. mf
Ronald Binge (1910-1979) British
[This work was composed in 1958 originally for oboe and strings. It was later used as the theme
music for a BBC television adaptation of “The Secret Garden.”]
Elizabethan Serenade (Andante cantabile) p mf
Ronald Binge
[Composed in 1951, this is possibly Binge’s best known composition, used by the BBC as
the theme for the popular 1950s series “Music Tapestry.”
For all seamen, yachtsmen and women with us today, they will remember the late night
Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 for which the theme music was ‘Sailing By, again
composed by Ronald Binge.]
Tuba Tune Ragtime. mf. f. ff
George Baker (b. 1951- ) American
[George Baker gave the world premier performance of his own composition “Tuba Tune Ragtime” on the 79 rank 4 manual Garland Pipe Organ (2003) at First United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas. September 19, 2003.
It is what I would term “Quirky !.” – Any apparent wrong notes are actually in the score!!]
*Tea / Coffee Available*
Second Benedictus. p. mf
Alec Rowley (1892-1958) English
[“Second Benedictus” dates from 1942, and was published by Novello. The word ‘benedictus’means
‘blessed.’ This particular “Benedictus” is not a liturgical one, as it does not follow the ‘Sanctus’,
and is not part of a mass setting.
For inspiration, Rowley quotes the phrase, “In quiet contemplation shall peace guide your ways.”]
The Swan (Carnival of Animals). p
Saint-Saëns, C. (1835-1921) French
[This is by far the most famous movement of the Suite due to being a staple of cellists.
The highly romantic cello solo (which evokes the swan gliding over the water) is played over
rippling and rolled chords in the pianos (representing the swan’s feet, hidden from view beneath
the water, propelling it along. It is equally suitable (adapted slightly) for organ solo.]
Waltz (Dance Suite). mf
Noel Rawsthorne (1929-2019) British
[A romantic waltz – poco rubato.
Unusual combination of stops for the solo melody – 16’ and 8’ reeds plus mixture on the swell,
Accompanied on the choir manual; with a shortish section of solo flutes on the Great.]
Line Dance (Dance Suite). mf. f. ff
Noel Rawsthorne
[An exuberant Line Dance, which is a light hearted romp through several well known tunes,
and using many of this instruments voices.]
Clair de Lune. p. mf
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French
[“Clair de Lune” (Moonlight) is a poem written by French poet Paul Verlaine in 1869.It was the inspiration for
the third and most famous movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite Bergamasque, here arranged for organ.]
Sortie on “Nun Danket Alle Gott”. f. ff
Noel Rawsthorne
[This is a flamboyant work based on the hymn ‘Now Thank We All Our God.’
The melody is heard on the Choir manual in 12/8 time, interspersed with brief fanfares on
the Great manual. Noel Rawsthorne was organist of Liverpool Cathedral from 1935 to 1980.]
Deep River (from Four Spirituals). p. mf
Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941 - ) American
Deep River,
My home is over Jordon
Deep River, Lord
I wanna cross over into campground.
Oh don't you want to go
To that Gospel feast?
That promised land
Where all is peace?
Walk into heaven
and take my seat,
and cast my crown
at Jesus feet.
Deep River
My home is over Jordon
Deep River, Lord
I wanna cross over into campground.
Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s). p. mf
Henry Mancini (1924-1994) American
[Andy Williams' signature hit song from the early 1960s was no accident of timing. Audrey Hepburn sang it first in the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany's,” and it was nominated for an Oscar.]
“Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way.
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waitin' 'round the bend
My huckleberry friend
Moon river and me.”
Fanfare (Psalm 81, vv. 1 – 3). f. ff. fff. !!
John Cook (1918-1984) Anglo-American
“Shout for Joy to God our defender;
Sing praise to the God of Jacob!
Start the music and beat the tambourines;
Play pleasant music on the harps and the lyres.
Blow the trumpet for the festival,
When the moon is new and when the moon is full.”
*Tea / Coffee - and a chat 15’ – 20’, will be available after George Baker’s “Tuba Tune Ragtime”*