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Product Description for organ solo The syncopated Toccatina is influenced by pop music as well as the music of South America, while the use of repeated notes is derived from Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. The piece will be effective on any size of instrument, providing a joyous lift at the end of a service or in a recital. About the Author Ad Wammes (b. 1953) is a contemporary Dutch composer with a varied musical background. He played keyboards in a rock ensemble and has composed music for the concert stage, film, and television, including for the Dutch version of Sesame Street. His organ music has received widespread acclaim and the minimalist Miroir is one of the most frequently played contemporary works for the instrument and has been recorded 19 times. Wammes's music is conceived under the adage 'less is more', using an essentials-only approach to composing.