WILLIAMSON, M.: Organ Music - Peace Pieces / Little Carols of the Saints / Elegy / Mass of a Medieval Saint (Winpenny) - One of Australia's greatest composers, Malcolm Williamson settled in Britain and rose to the position of Master of the Queen's Music in 1975. He was championed by a number of prominent musical figures and wrote in almost every genre. A skilled keyboard player and a Catholic convert, he wrote for the organ throughout his life and these works reveal his deep immersion in religious music, initially inspired by Messiaen. His instinct for dramatic bravura and colorful registrations can be heard in RÃ©surgence du Feu (PÃ¢ques 1959) whilst the beautiful poetic miniatures Little Carols of the Saints reveal deeply human qualities, elements developed more substantially in Mass of a Medieval Saint. Elegy - JFK is fittingly sombre.

Tracklist:

Peace Pieces, Book 1: Book 1: No. 1. Peace In Childhood
Peace Pieces, Book 1: Book 1: No. 2. Peace In Youth
Peace Pieces, Book 1: Book 1: No. 3. Peace In Solitude
Peace Pieces, Book 2: Book 2: No. 4. Peace In America
Peace Pieces, Book 2: Book 2: No. 5. The Wise Men Visit The Prince Of Peace
Peace Pieces, Book 2: Book 2: No. 6. The Peace Of God That Passeth All Understanding
Résurgence Du Feu: Résurgence Du Feu (Pâques 1959)
2 Epitaphs For Edith Sitwell: No. 1. -
2 Epitaphs For Edith Sitwell: No. 2. -
Little Carols Of The Saints: No. 1. The Magdalene In The Garden
Little Carols Of The Saints: No. 2. Francis Of Assisi
Little Carols Of The Saints: No. 3. Stephen At Peace
No. 4. Ignatius The Soldier
Little Carols Of The Saints: No. 5. Paul Upon Mars Hill
Elegy, "Jfk"
Fantasy On This Is My Father's World
Mass Of A Medieval Saint: Introit
Mass Of A Medieval Saint: Gradual
Mass Of A Medieval Saint: Offertory
Mass Of A Medieval Saint: Communion
Mass Of A Medieval Saint: Sortie

UPC: 747313137572
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.9.16
Format: CD

Williamson / Winpenny - Malcolm Williamson: Organ Music (2 CD)