Intradas and Interludes

A Theme of Ludwig Diehn. Par BENNETT MARY BETH / DIEHN LUDWIG. This work is built on a theme of the late Virginia composer, Ludwig Liehn. Commissioned for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists, it has six movemements: Intrada (2 versions are printed), Ostinato, Celestes, Aria, Interlude, and Toccata. The first five movements are varied in style and mood. The final movement is a fiery toccata. This accessible and captivating piece has been featured on American Public Media's 'Pipedreams' program, and recently received its European premiere at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Duration: 10:00 / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Orgue

Score and Parts-This work was comissioned by the International Trumpet Guild for their 1980 Conference. It makes use of every trumpet available from the Flugelhorn up to the B Flat Piccolo Trumpet. Dramatic and meditative by turns it isrhythmically challenging and would suit a group of college or professional musicians.