Fantaisie de Noël for organ
Fantaisie de Noël for organ
Fantaisie de Noël for organ
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This Fantasy for organ is entirely based on Christmas Carols. They are developed through different movements, each varying in character and nuance, evolving from a meditative Introduction to a dazzling Finale in a blaze of light arising from the spirit and joy of Christmas.
The carols used come from various countries: Introduction:
Veni Emanuel (France, 16th century)
1. Overture: On the first day of Christmas (England, 1909)
2. Lullaby: Leise rieselt der Schnee (Eduard Ebel, 1839-1905, Germany)
3. Dance: We three kings (J. H. Hopkins, 1857, USA) Deck the hall with boughs of holly. (England, 16th century)
4. Finale: Freu dich, Erd und Sternzelt (Bohemia, 1520)
O Tannenbaum (Germany, 16th century)
Zu Bethlehem geboren (Germany, 16th century)
World Premiere: December 18, 2014, J. Thomas D. Gonder, Concert Organist, Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.