Carlo Curley, a renowned organist, presents a captivating collection of organ favourites in his album "Toccata - Organ Favourites," released on January 1, 1998, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This album is a testament to Curley's virtuosity and his ability to bring a wide range of classical pieces to life on the organ. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes, the album features an impressive array of compositions from renowned composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn, among others.
The tracklist is a journey through some of the most beloved and iconic pieces in classical music, expertly arranged for the organ. Highlights include Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565," Handel's "March on a Theme by Handel, Op. 15," and Saint-Saëns' "Le Carnaval des Animaux, R. 125 - Arr. Curley: XIII The Swan." Curley's arrangements are both faithful to the original compositions and innovative, showcasing his unique interpretation and mastery of the organ.
Carlo Curley's "Toccata - Organ Favourites" is not just an album but a celebration of the organ's rich and diverse repertoire. Whether you are a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of the organ, this album offers a delightful and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565Johann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Adagio in G Minor for Organ and Strings (Formerly Attrib. Albinoni) [Arr. Curley]Remo Giazotto, Carlo Curley
March on a Theme by Handel, Op. 15Alexandre Guilmant, Carlo Curley
The Emperor's Fanfare (Arr. Power Biggs)Antonio Soler, Carlo Curley
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Arr. Curley)Franz Schubert, Carlo Curley
Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Carlo Curley
Cantata No.22 "Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe", BWV 22 - Arr. Fox: Sanctify us by thy KindnessJohann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Sonata on the First ToneJosé Lidón, Carlo Curley
Le Carnaval des Animaux, R. 125 - Arr. Curley: XIII The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Carlo Curley
Andante in F (Arr. Thalben-Ball)Jan Ladislav Dussek, Carlo Curley
Air on the G String (Arr. Curley for Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Orgelstück (Fantasia) für eine Uhr in F minor, K.608Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carlo Curley
Organ Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 No. 1: V. Toccata. AllegroCharles-Marie Widor, Carlo Curley
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Arr. Fox for Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Serse, HWV 40, Act I: Largo (Ombra mai fù) [Arr. Curley for Organ]George Frideric Handel, Carlo Curley
Suite in D Major: Introduction & Trumpet Tune (Ed. P. Williams)John Stanley, Carlo Curley
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 "Sleepers, Awake"Johann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Esquisses byzantines: Tu es PetrusHenri Mulet, Carlo Curley
Carillon de WestminsterLouis Vierne, Carlo Curley
The Ruins of Athens Op. 113: Turkish March (Arr. Curley for Organ)Ludwig van Beethoven, Carlo Curley
Wir danken dir, Gott, BWV 29: I. SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, Carlo Curley
Moment musical in F minor, D.780 No. 3 (Arr. Curley)Franz Schubert, Carlo Curley
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F, Op. 4 No. 5: 2. Allegro (Arr. Curley)George Frideric Handel, Carlo Curley
Vocalise, Op.34, No.14 (Arr. Bird)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Carlo Curley
Suite gothique, Op. 25: I. Introduction-ChoralLéon Boëllmann, Carlo Curley
Suite gothique, Op. 25: II. Menuet gothiqueLéon Boëllmann, Carlo Curley
Suite gothique, Op. 25: III. Prière à Notre-DameLéon Boëllmann, Carlo Curley
Suite gothique, Op. 25: IV. ToccataLéon Boëllmann, Carlo Curley
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Arr. Curley for Organ)Gustav Holst, Carlo Curley
Washington Post (Arr. Curley)John Philip Sousa, Carlo Curley
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