Für Orgel Und Physharmonika Allein. Par NEUKOMM SIGISMUND. Sigismund Ritter von Neukomm is one of those artists who achieved national fame during their lifetime, but fell into obscurity with succeeding generations. In the case of Neukomm, this is particularly surprising, as he can be described as one of the most popular musical personalities of the first half of the 19th century. Extended concert tours, on which he appeared as conductor, composer, organist and pianist, took him to many European countries and to South America. The functional purpose of Neukomm's 'Messe ohne Worte' can be seen in the musical 'accompaniment' of the calm mass, where the organ takes the place of the sung parts. The interpretation and musical setting of theliturgical text is in the Classical tradition, which is discernible in the basic character of the individual sections and in their formal development./ Répertoire / Orgue ou Physharmonika

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) is widely regarded as one of the most original of 20th century composers and The Planets composed in 1914-16 established him as a really popular composer. The work with its vivid sense of invention and use of driving rhythm is a masterpiece of the 20th century orchestral repertoire. Arthur Wills has transcribed these three movements from The Planets for organ to make a superb set of recital pieces or voluntaries.

For SATB Choir and Organ this an extremely popular and somewhat unusual inclusion in the Church and Cathedral repertoire. Dedicated to John Birch and the Southern Cathedral's Festival this work is based on Latin American rhythms.

Arthur Hutchings (1906-1989) was a British composer musicologist and academic. In his youth he played the Violin and sang in a church choir before studying music at University. After wartime service in the RAF he became the Professor of Music at Durham University and later at the University of Exeter. He wrote several articles and scholarly works most notably a Companion to Mozart’s Piano Concertos. A noted contributor to Anglican church music Hutchings wrote several hymn tunes and anthems and was a director of the English Hymnal Company. Seasonal Preludes For Organ is a collection of four Organ preludes each based on apopular Hymn Tune. Published in 1984 each prelude is suitable for a different season in the ecclesiastical year making this a valuable resource for any church organist.

The Ode For St. Cecilia's Day is a cantata written in 1739 by G F Handel. The March was the sixth of its twelve movements. Originally scored for chamber orchestra it has been arranged here for Organ by Martin Hawkes and makes the perfect March for a Wedding.G F Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British composer and organist who spent his life working in London. In addition to his well-known large-scale works like the Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks he is credited with popularising opera in Britain both importing Italian works and composing his own.

Par REGER MAX. Max Reger composed the present work in 1899 for the 'Schönberger Orgelalbum', which served as a means of funding the new organ in Schönberg im Taunus. Other renowned organ composers of the time also contributed works to this project, such as Guilmant, Rheinberger and Widor. Reger referred to his piece as a 'little work' that is 'intentionally not difficult' & yet he succeeded in creating a highly skillful piece that was hailed as a confirmation of Reger's artistry at the organ, and enjoyed great popularity from the very start./ Répertoire / Orgue

The 'March King' John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) wrote over 100 marches for his world-famous band. So great was their popularity that they appeared in many solo and ensemble arrangements even including Guitar Zither Mandolin and Banjo. Given their original conception for Wind Instruments and Sousa's own predilection for and skill in transcriptions arrangements for Organ seem highly appropriate. These pieces have been expertlyarranged by Martin Setchell.