Composer

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Francis Jackson

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1979

Average_duration

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15:11

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Organ Sonata No. 3, Op. 50 is a composition by British composer Francis Jackson. It was composed in 1979 and premiered on May 17, 1980, at York Minster, where Jackson served as the organist and master of the choristers from 1946 to 1982. The sonata is divided into three movements and is approximately 20 minutes in length. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme played by the organ's pedals. This theme is then taken up by the manuals and developed throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and provides a contrast to the energetic opening. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, which is played in a more subdued manner. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and contemplative piece. It begins with a simple melody played by the organ's flutes and gradually builds in intensity as the full organ is added. The middle section of the movement features a solo for the organ's reed stops, which provides a contrast to the more serene opening and closing sections. The final movement, marked Allegro giocoso, is a lively and playful piece. It begins with a jaunty theme played by the manuals and is followed by a more lyrical second theme. The two themes are developed throughout the movement, with the playful opening theme returning at the end to bring the sonata to a lively close. Overall, Organ Sonata No. 3, Op. 50 is a virtuosic and challenging work for the organist. It showcases the full range of the organ's capabilities, from the thundering bass notes of the pedals to the delicate and nuanced sounds of the flutes and reeds. The sonata is also notable for its use of traditional forms and structures, such as the sonata form in the first movement and the ternary form in the final movement.

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