5th Organ Symphony (Widor)

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Charles-Marie Widor

Charles-Marie Widor's 5th Organ Symphony in F minor , Op. 42 No. 1 is his most famous organ symphony . Her last movement, a toccata , is one of the most famous works of organ music alongside Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 .

Work data

Organ of the Trocadero room

Date of origin: Published by J. Hamelle in June 1879.

First performance: On October 19, 1879 on the organ of the Trocadéro hall by the composer. The first movement was performed on February 27, 1879 for the inauguration of the new organ by Saint-François-Xavier in Paris.

Instrumentation: French-late romantic large organ.

Structure and analysis

First movement: Allegro vivace

The first movement (4/4 time) in F minor with the tempo indication Allegro vivace varies a theme with a march-like rhythm of 32 bars, which begins on an upbeat beat time 4 and modulates from bar 17 shortly after D flat major. The first variation hardly brings any thematic change. The theme is accompanied in the Récit by a trio movement in eighth movements; from the D flat major passage, additionally from the pedal. In the second variation, the theme is varied rhythmically by powerful chords with the anches des récit. In the third variation, the theme is performed in syncopated chords in the right hand and at the same time in the left hand by a perpetual motion machine from sixteenths, while the pedal plays pizzicato-like eighth notes at each beat. This is contrasted by an F major interlude in the rich sound of the basic voices. This is followed by a constantly modulating scherzando on the topic, which is driven by dynamic heightening and rhythmic intensification. Finally, the last is reached and the complete theme is performed first on the pedal, then in full chords with both hands, until the movement increases again in a coda to end in a radiant F major.

Fifth movement: Toccata (Allegro)

The fifth movement ends the symphony with a triumphant F major toccata in 4/2 time. The movement is one of the most famous organ compositions of all. Its harmonious and motivic material is simple. It begins with fast, high sixteenths in the manual, which, as perpetuum mobile, continuously drive the movement forward. This movement is contrasted by striking chord repetitions in the left hand. After an initial presentation of the topic, the pedal voice is laid down in broad dotted quarters and eighths, two octaves apart, progressing tone by tone. The sixteenth-note motif of the right hand gradually loses volume until it is played by the left hand in the Récit with the sill closed. The recapitulation is preceded by a strong crescendo up to the organ's general tutti, until the theme reappears in thunderous 32 'octaves on the pedal. Widor commented on this as follows:

"With this toccata I gave the manual pianos a figure of extremely rapid and evenly flowing movement in order to make the broad triumphant chant of the double pedal in the repetition part all the more impressive."

The position of the sentence within the organ literature is unique. In it, all the technical innovations of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll's organ building are presented, which made such a fast perpetuum mobile motif and the flowing dynamic transitions possible in the first place.

The question of tempo is controversial: There is a recording by Widor from 1932 on the organ in St-Sulpice de Paris . Widor was at the time of receptacle 88 years old and played it at a speed of about 1 / 4 = 94. Critics of the slow pace have the paralysis of the arms and legs Widor in his final years back. In the first output of the score with the tempo only was Allegro , in the second with 1 / 4 = 118, in the third only with 1 / 4 specified = 100th Contemporaries of Widor point out that he attached great importance to the precise articulation of the sixteenth note chords of the left hand and therefore probably chose a slower tempo than everyone else.

Trivia

The toccata was played at the end of the ordination of priests and bishops by Franz-Josef Bode .

Work editions

  • Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony V . In: John R. Near (Ed.): Widor - The Symphonies for Organ . AR Editions, Inc., 2008, ISBN 978-0-89579-605-9 .
  • Charles-Marie Widor: 5th Symphony in F minor, op. 42 No. 1 for organ and symphony orchestra (study score) . Ed .: edited and arranged by Wolfgang Kessler. Wolfgang G. Haas-Musikverlag Cologne e. K., Cologne 2012 (ISMN M-2054-1690-4 Stpart; ISMN M-2054-1691-1 conductor score, loan; ISMN M-2054-1692-8 harmony, loan; ISMN M-2054-1693-5 strings, loan).

Discography

  • Widor Symphony No. 5. Vierne · Carillon de Westminster. 1984, Deutsche Grammophon, CD ( Simon Preston plays the organ at Westminster Abbey ).
  • Widor Symphony No. 5. 1985, Hyperion, CD (David Hill plays the organ in Westminster Cathedral).
  • Widor - Symphonies Vol. 5. Motet MOT 11141, CD ( Daniel Roth plays Symphonies No. 5, Op. 42, No. 1 and 10, Op. 73 on the organ in St-Sulpice de Paris ).
  • Organ symphonies No. 5 & 6. 1995, MDG, CD ( Ben van Oosten plays the organ of the Saint-Ouen abbey church in Rouen ).
  • Charles-Marie Widor. 6ème et 5ème Symphonies pour Orgue. 2002, BNL, CD ( Olivier Latry plays the organ of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral ).
  • Bombard 32 ′. 2008, BBC Music, DVD ( David Briggs plays Widor's 5th and Vierne's 3rd organ symphonies on the organ of the Saint-Sernin basilica ).
  • Boerema, Hayo - Marcussen organ, St.Laurenskerk Rotterdam, Widor, Charles-Marie - Symphony No. 5 & 9
  • Bruno Morin, Orgue Cavaillé-Coll de l'église Notre-Dame d'Auteuil, Paris
  • Bruno Strangis, L'Orgue Symphonique
  • Charles Krigbaum, Widor Organ Symphonies
  • Christian Stegmann, symphonic organ music
  • Christian Von Blohn, Widor - Organ Symphonies No. 5 & 10
  • Christoph Maria Moosman, Charles-Marie Widor - Symphonies pour orgue
  • Christoph Schoener, Bach and Widor
  • Colin Walsh at Lincoln Cathedral, Organ Symphony No. 5 & 6
  • Daniel Chorzempa, Widor - Organ Symphonies No. 5 & 10
  • David Sanger, Widor - Symphony For Organ No. 5 & French Organ Encores
  • Douglas Major, French Masterpieces
  • Eberhard Lauer, highlights of French organ romanticism
  • Francois-Henri Houbart, 5th Symphony (Widor) & 2nd Symphony (Vierne)
  • Frédéric Ledroit, Charles-Marie Widor - Symphonies No. 5 & 6 - Grandes Orgues de la Cathédrale d'Angoulême
  • Frederick Hohman, A Couple of French Fifths
  • Gerhard Jentschke, Gerhard Jentschke at the new Rieger organ from Heiligkreuz to Zweibrücken
  • Günther Kaunzinger, Widor symphonies 5 and 6 - Limburg Cathedral, Klais
  • Guy Bovet, Mendelssohn / Widor - Guy Bovet aux orgues historiques de Bulle et de Carouge (Suisse)
  • Hans Jürgen Kaiser, The Great Organ in Fulda Cathedral
  • Hans Musch, Widor - Symphony No. 5 / Franck - Choral No. 3, Cantabile
  • Hans Ole Thers, Widor - Organ Symphonies No. 5 & ​​6
  • Herman van Vliet, Widoriade Symphonies pour orgue, Charles-Marie Widor Vol II
  • Ian Tracey, Poulenc - Organ Concerto / Widor - Organ Symphony No. 5 / Guilmant - Organ Symphony No. 1
  • Jan Szypowski - Organ, Muzyka organowa w parafii sw.Barbary w Warszawie
  • Ján Vladimir Michalko, Widor - Symphony No. 5 / Boellmann - Suite Gothique
  • Joan Lippincott, Cadet Chapel, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
  • Joseph Nolan, Charles Marie Widor - The Organ Symphonies Vol. 1
  • Kare Nordstoga, Widor - Symphony 5 & 6
  • Knud Vad, Knud Vad at the romantic Sorø Church Organ
  • Kristiaan Seynhave, Charles-Marie Widor - 5th and 6th Symphonies pour grand orgue
  • Leo Krämer, music in the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer
  • Louis Robilliard, Widor à l'Orgue Cavaillé-Coll d'Orléans
  • Maija Lehtonen, Widor - Symphony No. 5
  • Marie-Claire Alain, Widor - Organ Symphonies
  • Markku Ketola, Live Recital at the Lahti Organ Festival 1997
  • Massimo Nosetti, Widor - Symphonies 5 and 6
  • Matthias Braun, French organ romance from the pilgrimage church 'To the Sorrowful Mother'
  • Matthias Eisenberg, Matthias Eisenberg at the Jehmlich organ St. Wolfgang zu Schneeberg
  • Matti Pesonen, Charles-Marie Widor - Organ Symphonies 3 & 5
  • Michael Felix, The Klais organ in the St. Fridolins Minster Bad Säckingen
  • Nancy Lancaster, The House Of Hope Organs
  • Odille Pierre, Widor Symphonies 4 & 5
  • Patrice Caire, Charles Marie Widor - 4th and 5th Symphonies pour orgue
  • Philippe Delacour, Homage A Widor - Bach-Widor-Pierne
  • Philippe Laubscher, The new Goll organ of the French Church in Bern
  • Pierre Pincemaille, Les 10 Symphonies Pour Orgue - Pierre Pincemaille
  • Robert Köbler, stay here and watch
  • Roger Tebbet, Selby Abbey Organ
  • Thomas Sauer, organ concerts and organ symphony Rheinberger, Widor, Poulenc
  • Tobias Frank, Widor / Vierne
  • Volker Ellenberger, Fascination Cathedral Room Vol. 6 - French organ romanticism from Minden Cathedral
  • Werner Haselier - organ music for St. Catharina, Dinklage
  • Wouter Van Den Broek, Mozes en Aaronkerk, Amsterdam

Older recordings on vinyl:

  • Faike Asma, Amsterdam, Oude Kerk, Asma; Philips N00241L
  • Herman van Vliet, Amsterdam, Oude Kerk, Festivo 087
  • Günter Berger, Delmenhorst, St. Marien, Psallite 37/050 567 PSC
  • Richard Ellsasser, Gloucester (USA), Hammond Museum, Nonesuch 8-71210
  • John Rose, Hartford (USA), Trinity College Chapel, Tower 1014
  • Niels Henrik Nielsen, Helsingborg, Gustav Adolfskyrka, Principal PLP 1009
  • Helmut Fleinghaus, Herford, St. Marien Stift Berg, FSM 68703
  • Reinhold Brunnert, Hildesheim, St. Andreas, Pelka PSR40519
  • Louis Robillard, Lyon, St. Francois de Sales, Arion 38464
  • Michael Dudman, Newcastle (Australia), Christ Church Cathedral, RICS7614
  • Wolfgang Rübsam, Orleans, St.-Croix, Sig 004-00
  • Pierre Labric, Rouen, St. Ouen, MHS 1431-1440
  • Jane Parker Smith, Salisbury, Cathedral, EMI 057-06525
  • Wolfran Gehring, Stolberg, St. Lucia, laudation 91.519
  • Rune Engsö, Stockholm, St. Johannes, OPUS3 78-09

literature

  • Ben van Oosten : Charles-Marie Widor. Father of the organ symphony . Paderborn 1997, ISBN 3-928243-04-7 , pp. 472- .
  • William Leslie Sumner: The Widor Toccata . In: The Musical Times . April 1964, p. 277 .
  • Owen Thompson: Organ Memories . In: The Musical Times . May 1938, p. 370 .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ben van Oosten: Charles-Marie Widor. Father of the organ symphony . Paderborn 1997, ISBN 3-928243-04-7 , pp. 472 .
  2. ↑ Ben van Oosten: Charles-Marie Widor. Father of the organ symphony . Paderborn 1997, ISBN 3-928243-04-7 , pp. 474-479 .
  3. ↑ a b c Ben van Oosten: Charles-Marie Widor. Father of the organ symphony . Paderborn 1997, ISBN 3-928243-04-7 , pp. 486-494 .
  4. ^ JF Emil Rupp: Charles-Marie Widor and his work . Bremen 1912, p. 46 .
  5. ↑ https://www.ndr.de/ndrkultur/programm/podcast3032.html