Listen & tracks
2 works · 44:20
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Sonata in G Major Op. 28Sir Edward Elgar 4 movements29:16
- 1 Allegro maestoso 9:04
- 2 Allegretto 5:13
- 3 Andante espressivo 6:33
- 4 Presto (comodo) 8:26
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5 Sonata No. 2 Op. 87A Sir Edward Elgar Introduction, toccata, fugue and cadenza 15:04
The first sonata (1895) is of symphonic proportions and was later orchestrated by Gordon Jacob. The second grew out of Elgar's Severn Suite, first written for brass band and later transcribed for orchestra. Ivor Atkins arranged part of it for organ and added a cadenza that met with Elgar's approval.
Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral organ is rich in expressive and colourful registration. Nixon plays with fluency and close attention to detail. Her carefully planned changes of colour draw on virtually the full range of the Lewis instrument.
The first sonata stands firmly in the English romantic tradition across four contrasting movements. Elgar's symphonic manner comes through in the harmonic richness, the orchestral sense of colour, and the strong melodic lines.
Reviews
June Nixon has with musical sensitivity, interpretative insight and a skilful technique presented us with a collector's item which will occupy a treasured place among those of us who share a devotion to Edward Elgar.
Artists
Sir Edward Elgar
composer
Edward Elgar’s music carries English romantic warmth into the concert hall: long-breathed melodies, rich harmony and tunes that lodge in the ear, from the intimate charm of Salut d’Amour to organ writing of near-symphonic scale.
June Nixon
organ
June Nixon is one of Australia's best-known organists, choir trainers and composers. She obtained a Diploma of Music (piano) and Bachelor of Music (organ) from Melbourne University.
Ivor Atkins
composer
Sir Ivor Atkins (1869–1953) was an English organist, choirmaster and composer who served Worcester Cathedral for more than fifty years and long directed the Three Choirs Festival.
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- June Nixon · organ
Technical credits
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Producer
Judith Wilkie
Margaret Hetherington
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Venue
St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
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Credit
Peter Dunphy
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 44 minutes 20 seconds
- Release date
- 1985
- Category
- Classical
- Genres
- Organ, Romantic & Impressionist
- Musical work copyright
- © 1984 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 1985 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MD 3059
- EAN
- 9314574305920
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