An anthology including the organ arrangements of Walton's works which were made with his authorization, plus new ones by Robert Gower. The varied and idiomatic arrangements in this book are indispensable additions to every organist's library.
Suite from Henry V (March, Passacaglia, Touch her soft lips and part
Crown Imperial
Prelude 'The Spitfire'
Three Pieces from Richard III (March, Elegy, Scherzetto)
Romanza from 'Christopher Columbus'
Spitfire Prelude from The First of the Few
Orb and Sceptre
Popular Song from Façade
March (from Prelude to Richard III)
Two pieces for manuals from 'Music for Children'
Prologue from A Wartime Sketchbook
'None of the pieces here are original organ works, yet the arrangements are skilfully done and satisfying to play ... For my money, the highlight of the album is Robert Gower's arrangement of Popular Song from Facade ... The Song is the essential Walton - whimsical, evocative, evanescent - and a great organ piece: play it as a postlude to send people out in a joyful mood!' Victorian Organ Journal April 98
'... the volume is extremely useful ... Very good value.' Music Teacher
'an invaluable addition to the amateur organist's armoury ... Attractive music, sometimes moving, and in this arrangement always playable. The album also contains two pieces for manuals alone taken from Music for Children, again delightful and a joy to play. Oxford continue their series of Oxford Music Anthologies with a beautifully-produced volume that should grace every organist's bench.'
'They are not over-complicated on the whole and provide an excellent source book for organists of modest talents.' Sheet Music
From OUP come two handsome volumes .. there should be a ready demand for such high-quality repertory, both for recital and church use. Choir & Organ Jan 98
