prelude theme prelude theme work solo organ composed commissioned performed september days composition uses theme spanish composer prelude played repeatedly basis piece lasts minutes performance mixed reception writer noted difficulty finding suitable organ perform piece given difficulties finding appropriate registration meet requirements reviewer concert performance 1960s called contrived attempt bricks straw commentators favourable piece background english composer asked write prelude matthew church performed matthew day september days composed story wrote bed morning breakfast previously commissioned vicar write lamb church anniversary organ accompaniment organ original way prelude pieces based themes composers wrote orchestra based piece structure sections piece based theme great priest spanish composer theme comes melody day feast day saint bishop notes long range widely prelude time bar opens statement theme played played time marked loud theme repeated frequently prelude marked broadly prelude takes half minutes performance thirteen bars long theme little development subject section time bar marked con walking pace movement mainly writing frequent rhythmic changes gradually builds climax bar new melody added right hand theme gradually piece dies away parts quietly left right hands play theme bar apart canon piece lasts minutes assessment piece mixed reception supporters says players like despite written average parish fair chance play american musician reviewed piece publication stating written organ remarkably free problems found modern organ music thought gave impression having written organ mind adapted piece intended instrument unlike contemporary organ works commented theme provided little melodic rhythmic interest thought suggestion theme stuff great music remarked exciting pedal flourish opening piece attractive use melody harmony grand lingering listener interested early reviewer described means academic style suggests modern romantic composer appreciation aspects classical organ school review noted accents marked piece incapable realization usual methods suggesting organ included concert london november honoured birthday performances lesser known works review times remarked favourably solo organ piece critic said contrived attempt bricks straw describes excellent notes orthodox layout textures comparison organ writing lamb festival regards prelude majestic describes ending charming canon expert describes piece naming slight organ work piece bad press dismissive comments according bond fresh vital work finer accomplished piece sounds performance notes difficulty finding best registration registration suggestions given best organ perform piece require steady considerable changes volume changes tone quality produced organ demands clarity combination requirements difficult organs meet right organ bond says piece sound particularly striking bold telling occasionally moves passages creepy vigorous nostalgic finally albeit pedestrian
Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria