John Gordon
John Gordon is a composer and arranger for carillon, writing original pieces and settings of traditional melodies for the instrument.
His work includes Winter Afternoon for Carillon and arrangements of traditional tunes such as Early One Morning, Devil Among the Tailors, and a fantasy on the bells of St Clements, heard on Essentially Australian (MD 3182). He is also credited as an arranger on Carillon and Organ (MD 3270).
Compositions by John Gordon appear on
Carillon and Organ
Enjoy the spectacular sound of organ and carillon as never before. Recorded at the University of Sydney, this disc features organist Amy Johansen and master carillonneur Jill Forrest in music drawn from the University's ceremonial life.
Essentially Australian
A programme of original compositions for carillon, with transcriptions and arrangements that share an Australian connection, played on Canberra’s National Carillon.
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