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Variations on “I got rhythm” by George Gershwin (Ped.) Volume 25 of the series “Organ music from England and America” (20 pages)
“An American in London” – that could be the motto of this extremely effective organ work by the English concert organist and composer Harold Britton. Processed in the classical style, but composed with a wink, the moderately difficult sequence of introduction, four variations, fugal section and a short final toccata presents itself. The work is suitable as the climax of an extraordinary concert or as an encore that will appeal to audiences. “Warning: This is a veritable concert hit that would lend a dignified setting to any crisp organ concert as the final piece! It has everything: virtuoso fluency, rhythmic conciseness, a rich pedal solo and, at the end, a toccata in the French style.” [Church music in the bishopric of Limburg 2/2010] “The clever, well-crafted piece is recommended, will certainly be enjoyed in concerts and is far more original than the many jazz and pop imitations that are currently appearing in abundance for organ.” [Württembergische Blätter für Kirchenmusik 4/2010]
