Choral-Preludes-Ancient and Modern

Until within fairly recent times it was rather exceptional than otherwise to find choral-preludes figuring in an organ recital programme. Now, not only do they frequently appear, but it is possible to give a recital consisting entirely of works based on chorales, and this too without laying the perf...

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Published in:Journal of the Royal Musical Association 1912-01, Vol.39 (1), p.153-182
Main Author: Macpherson, Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baroque music
Cadences
Choirs
Composers
Hymns
Melody
Music composition
Organ pedals
Organists
Preludes
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Summary:Until within fairly recent times it was rather exceptional than otherwise to find choral-preludes figuring in an organ recital programme. Now, not only do they frequently appear, but it is possible to give a recital consisting entirely of works based on chorales, and this too without laying the performer open to the charge of sameness in his choice, even though he submit specimens by only a few composers,' so much variety of style is there in this species of composition.
ISSN:0958-8442
0269-0403
2632-7716
1471-6933
DOI:10.1093/jrma/39.1.153