Widor: Organ Symphony No.5

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Andrew Mellor for Building a Library surveys recordings of Widor's Organ Symphony No. 5. Charles-Marie Widor composed the Symphony for Organ No. 5 in F minor in 1879. It's fifth movement, known as Widor's Toccata is one of the most famous pieces for organ, a favourite choice of recessional music at wedding ceremonies. Following Widor's example, this style of toccata became a very popular movement type in French Romantic organ music. The rest of this organ symphony is well worth hearing as well. Recommended Recording: Kåre Nordstoga. (Cavaillé-Coll organ of l'Abbatiale Saint Etienne de Caen) Simax PSC 1073 Other Recommended Recordings: Below are other recordings that Andrew also liked, although we can’t guarantee availability. Daniel Chorzempa (organ) Philips 410 054-2 Ian Tracey (organ) Chandos CHAN 9271 Jan Szypowski (organ) DUX 0307