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With exuberantly rhythmic textures skilfully wrought within a septuple metre, John Rutter's Toccata in Seven offers a lively new take on the toccata. The music moves from a jubilant opening to a more sustained central section before the initial sprightliness returns in a final flourish.
This composition investigates the musical possibilities of the septuple meter within the traditional framework of the toccata. John Rutter, a composer known for his choral and instrumental works, utilizes his expertise in rhythmic structure to create a piece that challenges standard organ performance conventions. The work argues for the viability of complex, irregular meters in maintaining the energetic, virtuosic spirit characteristic of the toccata form.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Organists and musicologists frequently cite this piece as a sophisticated exercise in rhythmic management for the instrument. Experts highlight the work as a valuable addition to contemporary organ repertoire for those seeking to master irregular meters.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Fort Wayne
ISBN-10:
0193372703
ISBN-13:
9780193372702
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