Duration
|
1a |
Voluntary I
Introduction & Allegro
The first of six multi-movement works inspired by the Voluntaries of 17th & 18th
Century English composers. |
[Jaymar Music] |
1956 |
6' |
|
1b |
Voluntary II
Introduction, Allegro & Fugue
This postlude is in a classic form employed by John Stanley. |
[Jaymar Music] |
1956 |
7' |
|
1c |
Voluntary III
Larghetto, Recitativo & Allegro
The work opens calmly, followed by a free cadenza-like section, which in turn
is followed by a rather rambunctious finale. |
[Jaymar Music] |
1956 |
8' |
|
8 |
Concerto for organ, strings & timpani
(1) Lento-Allegro furioso
(2) Intermezzo & Cadenza
(3) Vivace
The serious mood of the opening movement is dispelled in the 5/8 Intermezzo;
a high spirited Vivace concludes the work. Commissioned by Canadian patron
of the Arts -- Gordon Jeffery |
[RCCO] |
1960 |
13' |
|
10 |
Sonata I
(1) Adagio Maestoso - Allegro commodo - Adagio
(2) Scherzo-Vivace
(3) Aria con Variazioni-Larghetto
(4) Finale-Presto Adiratamente
This demanding four movement sonata has rather heroic dimensions. It was
commissioned and premiered by Barrie Cabena. |
|
1961 |
21' |
|
15a |
Voluntary IV
Adagio lirico, Allegro agitato & Adagio
The opening and closing movements make use of bird songs, while the central
Allegro is of a more strenuous character. |
|
1962/63 |
10' |
|
15b |
Voluntary V
Tempo guisto, Andantino & Allegro scherzoso
Dedicated to the Spanish organist Montserrat Torrent, hence the Spanish
stylings in the first movement. The following Andante has a melodic structure,
whilst the final movement is a flippant rondo. |
|
1963/62 |
8' |
|
15c |
Voluntary VI
Introduzione, Aria e Passicaglia
The last of the works in Voluntary form; the influence of J.S. Bach is felt in both
the Aria and the Passacaglia. |
[ex-Novello & Co.] |
1962/65 |
10' |
|
18 |
Three Preludes on French Hymn Tunes
(1) Christe Sanctorum
(2) Picardy
(3) O Quanto Qualia
A set of choral-preludes with neo-classic stylings, based on well-known French
melodies. |
[ex-Novello & Co.] |
1963/65 |
4' |
|
22 |
Romany Variations (Variations on 'The Three Gypsies') for organ, strings & perc.
Theme Andante, Variation 1 'March', Var. 2 'Chorale',
Var. 3 'Siciliano', Var. 4'Gavotte', Var. 5 'Round',
Var. 6 'Conga', Var. 7 'Recitative', Var. 8 'Moto Perpetuo'
These variations are based on a well-known English folk-song. Neo-classic structures
abound in the set of characteristic pieces. Commissioned by Canadian Patron of the Arts
-- Gordon Jeffrey, but premiered in 1981 at the Delius Festival, Jacksonville, Florida,
being awarded the Delius Prize. |
[RCCO] |
1965/79 |
16' |
|
23 |
Variants: The Coventry Carol
Refrain, Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 3, Refrain
A linked set of variations on the well-known carol. The writing explores the story-
content of each verse.
| [ex-Novello & Co.] |
1964/67 |
8' |
|
25 |
Partita '65
(1) Preludio-In modo eroico (2) Aria (3) Lullaby
(4) Gargoyle (5) Toccatina
A set of five character pieces inspired by the birth of the composeršs daughter Jacqueline,
The melody of the lullaby was written to be sung by his wife, Olive. |
[ex-Novello & Co.] |
1965/67 |
14' |
|
28b |
Paraphrase: 'Discendi, amor santo'
(1) Lento (2) Andante cantabile
(3) Vivo (4) Lento
An arrangement of four sections selected from the extended motet for chorus and organ, 'Discendi amor santo'. |
|
1975 |
10' |
|
30a |
Cookham Notebook
(1) Hec Dies (2) Folk Song (3) Gavotta
(4) Communion (5) Litanic Scherzo
A set of five character-pieces written whilst organist at Cookham Parish Church in England |
|
1967 |
21' |
|
30b |
Three Quiet Pieces
(1) Preludio (2) Canto (3) Pastorale
Movements 1 and 3 are inspired by paintings of Stanley Spencer and are from an earlier
version of the 'Cookham Notebook'. The 'Canto' is based on an Ojibway song. |
[ex-Augsburg Publishing] |
1967/74 |
12' |
| 32 |
Festus
(1) Grandioso (2) Vivo
A boisterous, if somewhat dissonant, postlude for a Festival Service.
A commission by the Church and The Arts Festival, in London, Ontario |
|
1968 |
7' |
|
35 |
The Lost Traveler's Dream
Inspired by a quotation from William Blake. Written in proportional notation and
making use of clusters and fragments from earlier pieces. |
[Jaymar Music] |
1970/72 |
7' |
|
44 |
Summer '73/Ontario
- organ & tape
Commissioned by Canadian Organist George Black, the work expresses feelings
evoked by Summers in Guelph, Ontario. |
|
1975 |
16' |
|
65 |
Homage: F.D.
- A Rhapsody for organ & piano
A homage to Frederick Delius using stylings found in his works; commissioned
by Hugh and Anne McLean. |
|
1985 |
13' |
| 75 |
Sonata No.II
(1) Ah-dhee (2) Night Scene (3) Caprice
The first movement is based on South Indian rhythmic cells, while the second is inspired by a nocturnal poem of WWE Ross. Movement three, commissioned by the Toronto chapter of the RCCO, uses fragments from a Canadian folk song. |
[Jaymar Music] |
1992 |
13' |
| 80 |
Sonata III
(1) Toccata (2) Cantilena (3) Finale alla Burlesca
This sonata is of a serious, technically demanding, character. Premiered by the
composer at his 60th, birthday celebration concert in Guelph, Canada. |
|
1996 |
14' 30" |
| 81 |
'from the Gaelic': 10 Preludes on Irish Melodies
(1) Slane I (2) Bunessan (3) Caoineadh na marbh
(4) Slane II (5) Fanad Head (6) Wexford Carol
(7) Slane III (8) Cormac (9) Peacefield
(10) Slane IV
A set of preludes originally intended for concert use, with four variant preludes
on 'Slane' acting as a ritornello. Dedicated to Albert Ahlstrom. |
[ECS Publishing]
www.ecspublishing.com |
1996 |
17' 15" |
|
87 |
Fantasia on the Shape-note Hymn 'Salvation, O the Joyful Sound'
Requested by Albert Ahlstrom for a recital at the Church of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn.
This hymn tune fantasy is based on the Appalachian folk melody 'Primrose'. |
|
1999 |
11' 30" |
|
89 |
Seven Preludes on Latino Hymns, Book I
The first of three sets of seven preludes based on melodies selected mainly from Central
America and Spain. Suitable for both church & concert use; these folk melodies possess
a marked freshness of character.
(1) Spanish Chant (Praise)
(2) Pues concebida (Immaculate conception)
(3) Navidava puri nihau (Christmas)
(4) Perdona a tu pueblo (Lent)
(5) Senor, proclamamos la fe (Communion)
(6) Ven, oh Santo Espiritu (Pentecost)
(7) Como el Rey David (Praise)
|
|
1999 |
15' |
|
89 |
Seven Preludes on Latino Hymns, Book II
(1) Gloria a Dios (Glory of God)
(2) Un mandamiento nuevo (Communion)
(3) Buenos dias, Paloma Blanca (The Blessed Virgin Mary)
(4) Estaba al pie de la Cruz (The Passion)
(5) Panga lingua Espangol (Communion)
(6) Recibe, Padre Eterno (Communion)
(7) Un mandamiento nuevo II (Communion)
|
|
1999 |
16' |
|
89 |
Seven Preludes on Latino Hymns, Book III
(1) Alegria, alegria, alegria (Christmas)
(2) Un mandamiento nuevo III (Communion)
(3) Mananitas tapatias (The Blessed Virgin Mary)
(4) Ofertorio Nicaraguense (Communion)
(5) Un mandamiento nuevo IV (Communion)
(6) Viva La Virgen de Guadalupe (The Blessed Virgin Mary)
(7) Tu eres, Senor, el pan de vida (Communion)
| |
1999 |
16' |
|
89a |
Four Preludes on Latino Religious Songs
- violin & organ
These preludes are selected from the three sets of Latino organ preludes, and are suitable
for both church or concert use.
(1) Ofertorio Nicaraguense (Nicaragua)
(2) Un Mandamiento Nuevo (Spain)
(3) Buenos Dias, Paloma Blanca (Mexico)
(4) Como el Rey David (Mexico)
| |
1999 |
8' 10" |
|
94 |
A Sonata for Virginia
- violin & organ
(1) Virginia Dare: her Pavan (2) Jig
(3) Fantasy: Croatoan (4) Finale: a debt repaid.
The first three movements are inspired by Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions to found a
colony in North America in 1584 & 1587. The finale was written as a closing work for concert use. Dedicated to the Murray/Lohuis Duo.
| |
2000 |
20' 00" |
|
102 |
Northern Landscapes
-
soprano saxophone & organ
(1) Nature enduring
(2) Raftsman's Song
(3) Quiet Autumn
(4) Tumbling River
(5) Below Freezing
(6) High Summer
Six short colorful movements inspired by paintings of
the 'Group of Seven'
| |
2006 |
15' 15"
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