Towards a Modernist Organ (DVD + CD)

Towards a Modernist Organ (DVD + CD)

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Towards a Modernist Organ (DVD)

David Butterworth

Track name Track composer(s) Track artist(s) Organ info
N.BRUHNS Praeludium In G Major
Bruhns Nicholas 1665-1697 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
ANONYMOUS Alman
Anonymous David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Wollaton Hall: Gerard Smith (?) c1690/John Casterton (?) c1760, 1799 [II 9]
T.TOMKINS Fancy
Tomkins Thomas David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Wollaton Hall: Gerard Smith (?) c1690/John Casterton (?) c1760, 1799 [II 9]
J.STANLEY Organ Voluntary In G Major Op. 7/9
Stanley John 1712-1786 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Wollaton Hall: Gerard Smith (?) c1690/John Casterton (?) c1760, 1799 [II 9]
N.HAKIM Fanfare For Nottingham
Hakim Naji 1955- David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Albert Hall: J.J.Binns 1909 [IV P 59]
J.IRELAND Elegiac Romance
Ireland John 1879-1962 David Butterworth
C.H.H.PARRY Fantasia G maj op. 188
Parry Charles Hubert Hastings 1848-1918 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Albert Hall: J.J.Binns 1909 [IV P 59]
C.H.H.PARRY Fugue G maj op. 188
Parry Charles Hubert Hastings 1848-1918 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Albert Hall: J.J.Binns 1909 [IV P 59]
J.P.E.HARTMANN Sonata G min op. 58/1 Allegro marcato
Hartmann J. P. Emelius 1805-1900 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.MADSEN Op, Al Den Ting Som Gud Har Gjort
Madsen Jesper David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.MADSEN Se, Nu Stiger Solen Op
Madsen Jesper David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.MADSEN Denne Er Dagen, Som Herren Har Gjort
Madsen Jesper David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.S.BACH Passacaglia & Fuge C min BWV 582/1 Passacaglia
Bach Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.S.BACH Passacaglia & Fuge C min BWV 582/2 Fuge
Bach Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
O.GIBBONS Parthenia/ Praeludium
Gibbons Orlando 1583-1625 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Wollaton Hall: Gerard Smith (?) c1690/John Casterton (?) c1760, 1799 [II 9]
T.TOMKINS Musica Britannica/ Voluntary
Tomkins Thomas 1572-1656 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, Wollaton Hall: Gerard Smith (?) c1690/John Casterton (?) c1760, 1799 [II 9]
L.T.ERIKSEN Lover den Herre
Eriksen, Lasse Toft David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, St Mary's Parish Church: Marcussen 1973 [II P 25]
J.G.WALTHER Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, allzugleich
Walther Johann Gottfried 1684-1748 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, German Lutheran Church: Rudolf von Beckerath 1973 [I P 5]
J.S.BACH Pastorale BWV 590/2
Bach Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 David Butterworth GBR Nottingham, German Lutheran Church: Rudolf von Beckerath 1973 [I P 5]
J.S.BACH Fantasia C maj BWV 573 (completion Keller)
Bach Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 David Butterworth GBR Southwell, Halam Court: Degens & Rippin 1975 [II P 14]
D.BUXTEHUDE Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland BuxWV 211
Buxtehude Dietrich 1637-1707 David Butterworth GBR Southwell, Halam Court: Degens & Rippin 1975 [II P 14]
 
 

Organists' Review

“David Butterworth performs a compelling programme of fine music expertly chosen to demonstrate the individual character of each organ. … Butterworth plays fluently and intelligently … a steady, natural, lively, musicianship is most reassuring, revealing composers' styles well. … The CD sounds very well.”

Functie twee

Nottingham boasts a fine collection of organs of richly diverse character. Towards a Modernist Organ showcases some of the city’s best instruments, including the magnificent J.J. Binns organ of the Albert Hall and the stunning Marcussen organ in the church of St Mary.

David Butterworth’s compelling programme ranges from modern Danish pieces by Madsen and Eriksen (never recorded before) that work perfectly on the Marcussen organ, to major works by Parry, Ireland and Hakim for the Binns. Delicate pieces by Gibbons, Tomkins and Stanley allow the historic instrument at Wollaton Hall to sound at its best. Bonus tracks by Bach, Buxtehude and Walther show off an early organ by von Beckerath in the German Lutheran Church and a model organ by Grant, Degens and Bradbeer.

These fine performances are featured on both CD and DVD (on which they are in full 5.1 surround sound). As well as the filmed performances, the DVD also includes a 15-minute film exploring the history of the five organs. The inspiration for the film’s title comes from the stunning ‘modernist’ Marcussen organ in St Mary’s Parish Church. David designed this organ, and was also involved in the restoration or installation of the other organs featured.

The DVD is a filmed performance of the music on the CD, plus seven additional tracks. The DVD features full 5.1 surround sound. To this is added a fifteen minute documentary and an illustrated booklet with details of all the organs.