Willowhayne Records presents the fifth volume in the critically acclaimed 'Experience' series, recorded on the 'Father Willis' organ of Hereford Cathedral. Played by Douglas Tang, this album shows this magnificent instrument to it's full potential in music ranging from the early Baroque to the twentieth century, culminating in Whitlock's 'Plymouth Suite.' Douglas Tang is a sought-after British conductor and keyboardist. Currently based in London, he was previously Assistant Director of Music of St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney and Chapel Organist of the UNESCO World Heritage site- the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. He has also worked at Hereford Cathedral and Croydon Minister aside from having held the prestigious position of Organ Scholar of King's College, Cambridge. The Hereford organ has been likened to a vintage Rolls Royce car, lovingly maintained, retaining it's original and stately majest. Built in 1892 by 'Father Willis,' it replaced an earlier Gray and Davison instrument and it's display case dates from 1863.

Tracklist:

Choral Song & Fugue In C Major: Choral Song
Choral Song & Fugue In C Major: Fugue
Grand Dialogue
Allein Gott In Der Höh Sei Ehr, Bwv 676
Prelude & Fugue No. 1 In E Minor "Great": I. Prelude
Prelude & Fugue No. 1 In E Minor "Great": II. Fugue I
Prelude & Fugue No. 1 In E Minor "Great": III. Fugue II
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 65 No. 6, Mwv W61: I. Choral. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Molto
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 65 No. 6, Mwv W61: II. Fuga. Sostenuto E Legato
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 65 No. 6, Mwv W61: III. Finale. Andante
3 Psalm-Preludes, Set 2, Op. 32: No. 1, De Profundis "Psalm 130"
Plymouth Suite: I. Allegro Risoluto
Plymouth Suite: II. Lantana
Plymouth Suite: III. Chanty
Plymouth Suite: IV. Salix
Plymouth Suite: V. Toccata

UPC: 643824049093
Label: Willowhayne Records
Release Date: 6.15.18
Format: CD

Douglas Tang - Hereford Experience (CD)