From 'Six Pieces for Organ'

  • Organ
  • 7 min

Programme Note

Herbert Howells: Pæan

The Pæan dates from May 1940. It takes the form of a vigorous toccata in D stemming from two contrasted themes. The first unfolds in a semiquaver stream over the initial tonic pedal, Allegro sempre briso in three-four time. The second is chordal and more rhythmic and supplies the Largamente coda leading to the final major chord.

© 1977 Felix Aprahamian

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