A Composer of the Week for organ fans.... Widor (11.5.15 - 15.5.15)

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A Composer of the Week for organ fans.... Widor (11.5.15 - 15.5.15)

10-05-15, 20:23

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), The Organ Prodigy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05tprym

Donald Macleod focuses on how as an emerging prodigy, Widor dazzled audiences at the organ

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Charles-Marie Widor. In his lifetime, Widor was feted throughout Europe as a performer, teacher, and composer of ballets, opera, concertos and organ symphonies, Today he is largely remembered for just one work...

"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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11-05-15, 07:57

I'm really hoping to find time to hear all these. Thanks, Calibs. I've only ever come across his organ works... and I regret only Symphony No 6 plus the final mov't of 5. That particular one, whilst sometimes maligned (and I fear played a bit too often on Breakfast), is incredible in the effect it has on people. Years ago when I did my 'wedding demo' for couples...and their mums...I'd run through all the popular 'sorties' and 9 times out of 10 they'd opt for that Toccata.

It looks a s though Donald will explore Widor's non-organ music...can't wait.

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A Composer of the Week for organ fans.... Widor (11.5.15 - 15.5.15)

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