The 1915 Rothwell Organ
St George’s Church - Headstone
Harrow - London, UK
Thomas Heywood gives sizzling romantic performances of George Frideric Handel’s finest music on the celebrated 1915 Rothwell Organ at St George’s Headstone, Harrow, UK!
This renowned historic instrument, the largest remaining unaltered example of the work of the innovative English organ builder Frederick Rothwell, proves itself a worthy partner for these romantic interpretations of much of Handel’s most famous music.
Programme highlights include:
Music for the Royal Fireworks
‘The Harmonious Blacksmith’ Variations
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major
Overture to the Occasional Oratorio
And much more!
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Full Programme:
George Frideric Handel, arranged by Herbert Ellingford
from the Orchestral Transcription by Sir Edward Elgar Overture in D minor
Handel, transcribed by Sigfrid Karg-Elert Variations in E major – “The Harmonious Blacksmith”
Handel, edited and trans. W.T. Best “Organ Concerto” No. 1 in D minor
Handel, trans. W.T. Best “Lascia ch’io pianga” from Rinaldo
Alexandre Guilmant Grand Choeur in D major – Alla Handel, Op. 18 No. 1
Handel, trans. Sir Henry Wood Largo in E from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 12
Handel, trans. W.T Best Overture to the Occasional Oratorio
Handel, trans. W.T. Best Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 4 No. 2
Handel, trans. Thomas Heywood Music for the Royal Fireworks Ouverture - Bourrée - The Peace
The Rejoicing - Menuet I & II
Too Hot to Handel!