Author: WHITELEY, JOHN SCOTT.
Title: Joseph Jongen and His Organ Music. (The Complete Organ No.2).
Description: Stuyvesant, NY: Pendragon Press, 1997. 0945193823. 1st edition. A remarkable reference work on the Belgian organist, composer and performer Joseph Jongen (1873-1953). "Through examination of scores, through research into the instruments used by Jongen and often linked with the conception of his works, through the study of his registration, fingerlings, articulation and dynamics, the second and third parts of this work are much more than a mere introduction. Thanks to his care to analyze deeply all the aspects of Jongen's art as an organist, the author allows us not only to approach or become better acquainted with this fascinating musician, but also to become familiar with the musical life and organ-building of Belgium during an entire half-century."Part I. Joseph Jongen - Composer and Organist; Part II.The Music; Part III. The Organ Music: A Performer's Guide. 28.5cms x 22cms. Pp.xviii/267, Black & white photo portrait frontispiece + 64 further plates and 3 console layout figure illustrations. Dark blue cloth, gilt title to front and spine.Scarce. Near Fine.

Keywords: John Scott Whiteley Joseph Jongen Organ Music Biography Composer Organist Belgian Classical Music 44029 Music


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