Thomas Trotter: The Town Hall Tradition
A two-disc set containing a DVD video and audio CD of virtuoso organ showpieces from one of the world's greatest organists in his first DVD release. DVD extras include an interview with Thomas Trotter, talking about his life, career and work as Birmingham City Organist, and a guide to the Town Hall organ. Also contains a sixteen page booklet with notes on the music by David Gammie, a short history of the Town Hall, and a newly-written article on the history of the organ by Nicholas Thistlethwaite. Dolby 5.1 surround sound, multi-region PAL/NTSC (double-sided disc - playable anywhere in the world), 16:9 widescreen. Alfred Hollins Concert Overture No 1 in C minor Michael Festing, arr George Thalben-Ball Largo, Allegro, Aria and Two Variations George Thalben-Ball Variations on a theme of Paganini for pedals Albert W Ketèlbey, transcribed by Gatty Sellars Bells across the meadows Eric Coates, trans Thomas Trotter March Youth of Britain Leroy Anderson, trans Trotter The Typewriter Richard Wagner, trans Edwin H Lemare Overture to The Mastersingers of Nuremberg Romance The Evening Star Ride of the Valkyries Peter I Tchaikovsky, trans Edwin Evans and Trotter Ouverture Solennelle, Op 49 ‘1812’