Thomas Williford, organ

thomas williford organ

master of music degree recital April 10, 2016 • Sunday at 7:30 pm Woolsey Hall

Robert Blocker, Dean

Master of Music Degree Recital

thomas williford organ

Edward Elgar 1857–1934

Sonata in G major, Op. 28 I. Allegro maestoso

Bruce Simonds 1895–1989

Prelude on “Iam sol recedit igneus” (1924)

Herbert Howells 1892–1983

Six Pieces for Organ (1953) VI. Paean intermission

Calvin Hampton 1938–1984

Five Dances for Organ (1982) III. Those Americans

Olivier Messiaen 1908–1992

Messe de la Pentecôte (1950) IV. Communion (Les oiseaux et les sources) V. Sortie (Le vent de l’Esprit)

Maurice Duruflé 1902–1986

Prélude, Adagio, et Choral Varié sur le thème du “Veni Creator,” Op. 4

This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Music degree.

As a courtesy to the performers and audience, silence electronic devices. Please do not leave the hall during selections. Photography or recording of any kind is prohibited.

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Robert Blocker, Dean