Classical Composer: | Widor, Charles-Marie |
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Work: | Organ Symphony No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 42, No. 2 |
Year Composed: | 1878 |
Instrumentation: | org |
Publisher: | Universal Edition |
Duration: | 00:16:00 |
Period: | Romantic |
Work Category: | Instrumental |
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The Allegro from Symphony No. 6 is one of the composer's finest inspirations and is probably destined for everlasting popularity in the repertoire. Two themes are heard, a massive, march-like theme followed by an agitated recitative, which assumes much importance throughout the movement. After the music builds, there follows a development section which has challenged many an organist's technique - the opening theme is heard pp over pizzicato pedals with cross-rhythms in both hands and feet. Then follows one of the most exciting crescendos in the organ repertoire, leading to a recapitulation in which the two themes are combined.
Writer: Robert Delcamp
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