Thomas Trotter: The Town Hall Tradition

Thomas Trotter, organ

Anderson, Leroy: The Typewriter trans Trotter Coates, E: The Three Elizabeths: Youth of Britain (Princess Elizabeth) trans Thomas Trotter Festing: Andante, Allegro, Air and 2 variations arr George Thalben-Ball Hollins: Concert Overture in C minor Ketèlbey: Bells across the Meadows trans Gatty Sellars Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture, Op. 49 trans Edwin Evans and Thomas Trotter Thalben-Ball: Variations on a theme of Paganini for pedals Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Overture trans Edwin H Lemare O du, mein holder Abendstern (from Tannhäuser) trans Lemare Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries trans Lemare

DVD Video (region free, PAL/NTSC) & Audio CD The debut DVD from Thomas Trotter – one of the world’s greatest organists – and the first DVD release from Regent Records. An opportunity to enjoy, both visually and aurally, Thomas Trotter’s artistry and staggering technique in a celebration of town hall virtuosity, on the great concert hall organ with which he is intimately acquainted. Features a highly entertaining and varied programme of organ pieces from the heart of the town hall tradition, including Thalben-Ball’s Variations on a theme of Paganini played almost entirely on the pedals. Extra features include a biographical interview with Thomas Trotter and a guide to the Town Hall organ. Box contains both a DVD Video (performance in 5.1 surround sound), audio CD, and a 16 page booklet with notes on the music, the Town Hall, and a newly-written article on the history of the organ by Nicholas Thistlethwaite.

Price: $31.98