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Thomas Heywood's Library of Concert Organ Masterpieces brings together incomparable concert organ transcriptions of the finest and most famous classical and romantic music. Heywood has used his expert musical knowledge to create inspiring concert organ arrangements of the world's greatest music. No organist should be without these invaluable additions to the concert organ repertoire.

Saint-Saëns/Heywood - 'Bacchanale' from Samson et Dalila, Op. 47

Camille Saint-Saëns

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Bacchanale - Air de Ballet from Samson et Dalila, Op. 47

An absolute concert show-stopper and a ’must-have’ for the library of the serious concert organist!

The famous Bacchanale from Saint-Saëns’ spectacular Samson et Dalila dazzles in this sizzling transcription.

From the opening recitative to the dizzying conclusion, Thomas Heywood’s transcription of the Bacchanale will make you believe the work was originally written for the pipe organ!

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Cat. No.: HWP7501D

Beethoven/Heywood - 'Coriolan' Overture, Op. 62

Ludwig van Beethoven

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

’Coriolan’ Overture, Op. 62

Bring your organ concerts to life with this masterful transcription of Beethoven’s dramatic "Coriolan" Overture: one of the most emotionally charged symphonic masterpieces in the repertoire.

Completely faithful to Beethoven’s haunting score, Thomas Heywood’s transcription for concert organ solo is an essential addition to your library.

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Cat. No.: HWP7461D

Chaminade/Heywood - Concertino, Op. 107

Cecile Chaminade

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Concertino, Op. 107

There is no better way to demonstrate a gorgeous Solo Flute on a pipe organ than to perform this glorious transcription of Chaminade’s celebrated Concertino for Flute and Orchestra.

Show your audiences exquisite Flute stops as they have never heard them before.

Chaminade’s Concertino will prove an invaluable addition to your repertoire.

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Cat. No.: HWP7470D

Debussy/Heywood - Arabesque No. 2 in G from Deux Arabesques

Claude Debussy

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Arabesque No. 2 in G from Deux Arabesques

Thomas Heywood’s delightful transcription of Debussy’s famous second Arabesque.

A brilliant choice to show your audiences the variety of different tonal colours on a pipe organ: from the softest flutes and strings to bursts of Full Organ!

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Cat. No.: HWP7446D

Debussy/Heywood - Clair de lune from Suite Bergamasque

Claude Debussy

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Clair de lune from Suite Bergamasque

Debussy’s masterpiece expertly transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by "the acknowledged master" himself!

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Cat. No.: HWP7453D

Debussy/Heywood - Golliwog's Cake-walk from Children's Corner

Claude Debussy

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Golliwog’s Cake-walk from Children’s Corner

It’s Cheeky. It’s Captivating. It’s Cute. It’s the Cake-walk from Children’s Corner.

It’s a fabulous transcription of a fantastic showpiece.

It’s worth including in your library.

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Cat. No.: HWP7448D

Debussy/Heywood - The Girl with the Flaxen Hair

Claude Debussy

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair from Preludes Book 1, No. 8

This cleverly-crafted transcription of Debussy’s famous Prelude leaves the audience with an exquisite aural picture...The Girl with the Flaxen Hair.

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Cat. No.: HWP7447D

Elgar/Heywood - Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1

Sir Edward Elgar

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1

Elgar’s exquisite Chanson de nuit is a brilliant choice for those quieter moments within an organ concert - the calm before the storm!

Complete with Elgar’s lush and rewarding harmonic development, this transcription is the perfect way to demonstrate a softer Diapason stop in a solo role.

Include this work in your repertoire now!

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Cat. No.: HWP7456D

Elgar/Heywood - Suite from the 'Enigma' Variations, Op. 36

Sir Edward Elgar

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Suite from the ’Enigma’ Variations, Op. 36
(including Nimrod)

Thomas Heywood has carefully selected four of the finest and most famous movements from Elgar’s immortal Enigma Variations to create a moving and beautiful Suite.

After the statement of the Theme, this popular Suite includes Variation I (C.A.E.) and Variation VIII (W.N.) which leads directly into the most popular movement of all: Variation IX - Nimrod.

The natural beauty of the music and Thomas Heywood’s masterful arrangements ensure that this Suite remains a firm favourite.

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Cat. No.: HWP7457D

Granados/Heywood - Danza Espanola: 'Andaluza', Op. 37 No. 5

Enrique Granados

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Danza Espanola: ’Andaluza’, Op. 37 No. 5

Thomas Heywood’s popular transcription of the most famous of Granados’ Spanish Dances!

The perfect piece to transport audiences to the delights of Spain!

Ideal as an encore or as a contrast at any time in your programme.

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Cat. No.: HWP7445D

Handel/Heywood - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon, HWV 67

George Frideric Handel

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

’Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’ - Sinfonia from Solomon, HWV 67

As one of the most popular works in the repertoire, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon puts the concert organ through its paces - especially the florid writing for oboe duet!

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba is as much fun to play as to listen to - Audiences love it, Organists do too.

A must have for the concert organist and, of course, it’s brilliantly transcribed from the original score by Thomas Heywood.

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Cat. No.: HWP7462D

Lyadov/Heywood - A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32

Anatol Lyadov

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32

Thomas Heywood’s popular transcription of Lyadov’s immortal Musical Snuffbox.

The perfect piece to entertain audiences with the pipe organ’s ’flute’ stops - including a rare chance to feature some of the organ’s smallest pipes as you’ve never heard them before! Ideal as an encore or as a contrast at any time in your programme.

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Cat. No.: HWP7472D

Mozart/Heywood - Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Serenade - Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525

At last! The complete Eine kleine Nachtmusik for Concert Organ solo! All four movements!

Audiences love watching performances of this classical showpiece - especially the stunning pedal part. And they love listening to them too!

Bring Mozart’s music, originally composed for String Ensemble, to life at your next organ concert!

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Cat. No.: HWP7421D

Verdi/Heywood - Overture to Nabucco

Giuseppe Verdi

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Overture to Nabucco

As an operatic classic renowned from Covent Garden to La Scala, Thomas Heywood just had to transcribe the Overture to Verdi’s famous opera Nabucco!

Masterfully transcribed from the orchestral score, the immortal Overture to Nabucco is an essential part of the concert organists’ repertoire.

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Cat. No.: HWP7419D

Bach/Heywood - Double Violin Concerto in d (1st mvt), BWV 1043

Johann Sebastian Bach

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Double Violin Concerto in D minor (1st mvt), BWV 1043

Thomas Heywood’s celebrated transcription of the first movement from Johann Sebastian Bach’s immortal Concerto for Two Violins in D minor.

A technical tour de force for the concert organist in the style of Bach’s own transcriptions of Vivaldi’s Violin Concertos.

Remembering that J.S. Bach himself was "the father of all arrangers", Thomas Heywood has dedicated this transcription to the memory of the finest and most famous 19th Century concert organist - the legendary W.T. Best.

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Cat. No.: HWP7425D

Beethoven/Heywood - 'Egmont' Overture, Op. 84

Ludwig van Beethoven

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

’Egmont’ Overture, Op. 84

Beethoven’s powerful "Egmont" Overture is celebrated as an orchestral masterpiece.

But - Who Needs An Orchestra!

Brilliantly arranged from the orchestral score, Thomas Heywood’s transcription for concert organ solo captures all the musical drama of the original.

The "Egmont" is considered by many to be one of Thomas Heywood’s finest transcriptions.

A must for the concert organ library!

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Cat. No.: HWP7420D

Beethoven/Heywood - Symphony No. 5 in c, Op. 67

This unique achievement marks the beginning of a new era in concert organ music.

Thomas Heywood’s series of Beethoven’s complete Symphonies makes the most significant contribution to the concert organ repertoire since the death of virtuoso concert organist Edwin H. Lemare in 1934.

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is perhaps the most famous of all symphonies.

Have one of the most rewarding musical experiences of all time – treat yourself and learn Thomas Heywood’s record-breaking transcription.

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Cat. No.: HWP7413D

Haydn/Heywood - Trumpet Concerto in E flat major

Franz Joseph Haydn

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Trumpet Concerto in E flat major

Haydn’s celebrated Trumpet Concerto remains a favourite choice for audiences around the world.

The last two movements, transcribed by Thomas Heywood for the Opening Solo Concert on the new Melbourne Town Hall Grand Concert Organ, give a splendid opportunity to show off both the organ and organist - including a solo cadenza for pedals!

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Cat. No.: HWP7403D

Heywood - Humoresque for a Pedal Trombone, Op. 28

Thomas Heywood

Humoresque for a Pedal Trombone, Op. 28

A new era of Concert Organ Spectacle is here!

For the first time in history, Thomas Heywood’s own original composition demonstrates the potential of a Pedal Trombone in every conceivable way.

Get yourselves ready for a musical display as never before!

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Cat. No.: HWP7418D

Mozart/Heywood - Suite from The Magic Flute, K. 620

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Suite from The Magic Flute, K. 620

Tempting as it would be to arrange the entire opera, Thomas Heywood has carefully selected four of the finest and most famous movements from Mozart’s immortal Magic Flute!

The delightful March of the Priests [Act II/9], Papageno’s arias - the Flute Aria [Act I/2] and the Glockenspiel Aria [Act II/20], and finally the renowned Queen of Night’s Aria [Act II/14] through which many a prima donna was born!

The natural beauty of the music and Thomas Heywood’s masterful arrangements ensure that The Magic Flute Suite remains a firm favourite.

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Cat. No.: HWP7422D

Rossini/Heywood - Figaro's Cavatina 'Largo al factotum' from The Barber of Seville

Gioachino Rossini

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Figaro’s Cavatina ’Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville

As one of the most recognised operatic arias of all time, Figaro’s Aria from The Barber of Seville puts the concert organ through its paces - especially the rotund Tuba stop which plays the role of Figaro!

Figaro’s Aria is as much fun to play as to listen to - Audiences love it, Organists do too.

A must have for the concert organist and, of course, it’s brilliantly transcribed from the original score by Thomas Heywood.

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Cat. No.: HWP7405D

Rossini/Heywood - Overture to The Barber of Seville

Gioachino Rossini

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Overture to The Barber of Seville

What an Overture and What an Arrangement!

Thomas Heywood’s transcription of Rossini’s dazzling Overture has delighted audiences all over the world.

No concert organ library is complete without Heywood’s transcription of the Overture to The Barber of Seville.

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Cat. No.: HWP7404D

Rossini/Heywood - Overture to The Thieving Magpie

Gioachino Rossini

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Overture to The Thieving Magpie

Rossini’s musical genius shines in Thomas Heywood’s outstanding transcription of the Overture to The Thieving Magpie.

Celebrated for its spirited nature and melodic brilliance, the Thieving Magpie Overture makes a dazzling start to any successful organ concert!

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Cat. No.: HWP7406D

Sullivan/Heywood - Overture to The Pirates of Penzance

Sir Arthur Sullivan

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Overture to The Pirates of Penzance

Thomas Heywood’s masterful transcription of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s celebrated Overture to The Pirates of Penzance has dazzled audiences all over the world.

Join in the fun and obtain this one for your concert organ library!

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Cat. No.: HWP7423D

Tchaikovsky/Heywood - Polonaise from Eugene Onégin, Op. 24

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Polonaise from Eugene Onégin, Op. 24

A real concert show-stopper and an irresistible addition to the library of the serious concert organist!

The unforgettable Polonaise from Eugene Onégin stays with you as only Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music can.

From the opening fanfare to the momentous conclusion, Thomas Heywood’s transcription of this Polonaise will make you believe that the work was originally written for the pipe organ!

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Cat. No.: HWP7473D

Tchaikovsky/Heywood - Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20

The highlights of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s celebrated score from his immortal ballet Swan Lake.

Master transcriber Thomas Heywood thrills in this Suite brilliantly transcribed for concert organ solo and compiled into four movements:

Goblet Dance [Act I/8]
Scene [Act II/10 & 14]
Dance of the Swans [Act II/13iv]
Waltz [Act I/2]

As you can see, this show-stopping Suite concludes with arguably the most famous waltz in musical history!

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Cat. No.: HWP7424D

Tchaikovsky/Heywood - Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66

And what a beauty...!

Widely recognised as Tchaikovsky’s finest ballet score, this Suite from The Sleeping Beauty is sure to please everyone!

From the drama of the Introduction to the grandeur of the ’Rose’ Adagio, and not forgetting the famous ’Garland’ Waltz, Thomas Heywood’s Sleeping Beauty Suite includes three of the ballet’s musical highlights:

Introduction: Allegro vivo and Andantino
’Garland’ Waltz [Act 1/6]
’Rose’ Adagio [Act 1/8]

Perform this Suite in concert and you can become your audience’s very own Prince Charming!

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Cat. No.: HWP7468D

Beethoven/Heywood - 'Egmont' Overture, Op. 84

Ludwig van Beethoven

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo
by Thomas Heywood

’Egmont’ Overture, Op. 84

Beethoven’s powerful "Egmont" Overture is celebrated as an orchestral masterpiece.

But - Who Needs An Orchestra!

Brilliantly arranged from the orchestral score, Thomas Heywood’s transcription for concert organ solo captures all the musical drama of the original.

The "Egmont" is considered by many to be one of Thomas Heywood’s finest transcriptions.

A must for the concert organ library!

Limited edition printed hard-copy music score.

Further Information

Cat. No.: HWP7420

Beethoven/Heywood - Symphony No. 5 in c, Op. 67

Ludwig van Beethoven

Transcribed for Concert Organ Solo by
Thomas Heywood

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

The Complete Beethoven Symphonies for Concert Organ Solo

Hillwood Publishing proudly presents a world first!

For the first time in history, Thomas Heywood is arranging and performing the complete Beethoven Symphonies for concert organ solo – this is the first time a solo concert performer has attempted such an incredible feat.

This unique achievement marks the beginning of a new era in concert organ music.

Thomas Heywood’s series of Beethoven’s complete Symphonies makes the most significant contribution to the concert organ repertoire since the death of virtuoso concert organist Edwin H. Lemare in 1934.

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is perhaps the most famous of all symphonies.

Have one of the most rewarding musical experiences of all time – treat yourself and learn Thomas Heywood’s record-breaking transcription.

Limited edition printed hard-copy music score.