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Toccata or not Toccata that is tonight's question

Frank Renton presents some classic and some up-to-date Toccatas.

As familiar at weddings, Royal and otherwise, as at concerts the grandest of Toccatas by Bach and Widor are joined by more recent examples of the art by Rodney Newton and Derek Broadbent. Frank Renton presents these virtuoso pieces of music played by Grimethorpe, Foden's, Cory with star soloist Owen Farr and Black Dyke who add the glorious sound and power of the organ at Bristol Cathedral for a triumphant ending.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 3 Apr 2018 23:30

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Toccata

    Performer: Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Music Arranger: Ray Farr. Conductor: Peter Parkes.
    • The Melody Shop.
    • Chandos Digital.
    • 18.
  • Rodney Newton

    Tenor Toccata

    Performer: Cory Band. Conductor: Philip Harper. Singer: Owen Farr.
    • A New Dawn.
    • DOYEN.
    • 4.
  • LΓ©on BoΓ«llmann

    Toccata from Suite Gothique

    Performer: Foden’s Band. Music Arranger: B.A.L.L.. Conductor: Michael Fowles.
    • Patrons' Choice IV.
    • DOYEN.
    • 15.
  • Girolamo Frescobaldi

    Toccata

    Performer: Brighouse and Rastrick Band. Music Arranger: James Curnow. Conductor: Jan de Haan.
    • Convergents.
    • DHM Records.
    • 2.
  • Charles‐Marie Widor

    Toccata from Organ Symphony No 5

    Performer: Black Dyke Band. Performer: Philip Wilby. Music Arranger: Wright. Conductor: Nicholas Childs.
    • Cathedral Brass Volume II.
    • DOYEN.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Tue 3 Apr 2018 23:30

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