recommended by Christopher B., Organ Music Specialist
Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers
“The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers” presents a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned pieces. The music is stylistically varied and encompasses both secular and sacred repertoire from a range of periods. In addition to original organ repertoire, the collection also contains several organ transcriptions in new arrangements for the instrument.
Female Composers
A treasure house with organ pieces by female composers complete with composer bios. Contents: Elisabeth Stirling (1819-95), Movement • Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929), Andante and Larghetto • Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944), Marche funèbre • Ethel Smith (1858-1944), Prelude and Fugue on ‘O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid’ • Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979), Prélude, Petit Canon and Improvisation • Elsa Barraine (1910-1999), Prélude et Fugue • Ruth Zechlin (geb. 1926), Laudate • Emma Lou Diener (geb. 1927), Fiesta • Sieglinde Ahrens (geb. 1936), Invocation • E. Stirling: Movement Ab-major • E. Andrée: Andante • Largo • C. Chaminade: Marche funèbre op. 171 • E. Smyth: Prelude and Fugue on “O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid” • J. Senfter: Fantasie und Fuge G major “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgensterin” op. 30 • N. Boulanger: Prélude • Petit canon • Improvisation • E. Barraine: Prélude et Fugue • J. Demessieux: O filii (Variations) • E. Szöny: Dance tune • R. Zechlin: Laudate • E.L. Diemer: Fiesta • L. Robert-Diessel: Song-B. • Heller: Persian Song • Notte di Maggi/A night in May • S. Ahrens: Invocation • I. Loudová: Monument • V. Dinescu: Rows of Symbols • E.M. Houben: Chorale Prelude “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” • D. Koptein: Chorale Fantasia “Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig” op. 4.
Women Composers’ Album
A wonderful collection of largely unexplored yet charming works. Fifteen composers are represented, Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel among them. Titles include: “Rigaudon” and “Rondeau” by Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre; “March in D,” “Aria,” and “Gigue” by Elizabeth Turner; “Allegro in D” by Anna Bon; “Andante Espressivo” by Hélène Riese Liebmann; “Chorale, Op. 3, No.” and “Andante, Op. 3, No. 5” by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel; “Prelude in g minor, Op. 16, No. 1” by Clara Schumann; “Duo” by Elizabeth von Herzogenberg; “Postlude in f minor” by Luise Adolpha Le Beau; “Postlude: Introduction and Fugue” by Adela Douglas-Pennant; “Andante espressivo (Sonatine)” by Hedwige Chrétien; “Even Song” and “Andante Grazioso (Introductory Voluntary)” by Kate Boundy; “Chorale” by Alice Sauvrezis; “Invention dans le style ancient” by Henriette Renié; “Adoration” by Florence B. Price; and “Berceuse” by Germaine Tailleferre.
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About the Author:
Christopher B. grew up in eastern Kentucky in a musically diverse family, and began playing organ at the age of 12. He majored in vocal performance with minors in keyboards and conducting at Marshall University and later received a Master of Theological Studies in congregational ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Christopher has served as a church music director and organist for more than 20 years, presently serving as Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH.
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