[rodgersorgan] Re: Christmas Music at Christmas- or Role ofOrgans in Church



Thanks to Keith Zimmerman for his essay. His feelings are much in line =
with mine.

In brings to mind the Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3.=20

In this symphony the organ takes an accompaniment and background role in =
the score. Yes, there are a couple of great, grand chords, but mainly the =
organ serves as under-current in the background. To my ears, the result is =
very effective.

So within this symphony, the organ stands prominent in a few places but is =
playing a subservient but important part most of the time. That's not at =
all bad, as it elegantly serves the whole.

By the way, though commonly called the "Organ Symphony", this has always =
seemed a misnomer to me. The organist rather loafs along, and the dear, =
dual pianists work their fingers to the bone, at times.

Best regards,
Charlie

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May all your bloopers be grace notes this hoiliday season! From the Staff at FMP

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