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. For more information on upcoming events: 203 432-4158 • music.yale.edu If you do not intend to save your program, please recycle it in the baskets at the exit doors.
Robert Blocker, Dean