Composer

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Charles Tournemire

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Piece

Compose Date

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1894

Average_duration

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4:17

Sortie in G major, Op. 3 is a composition for organ by French composer Charles Tournemire. It was composed in 1899 and premiered on May 7, 1900, at the Church of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris, where Tournemire served as the organist. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro moderato and is in sonata form. It begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the right hand on the manuals, accompanied by a pedal line in the left hand. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the left hand on the manuals, accompanied by a pedal line in the right hand. The development section explores both themes and leads to a dramatic recapitulation of the first theme. The second movement is marked Andante and is a lyrical and expressive interlude. It features a beautiful melody played on the manuals, accompanied by a gentle pedal line. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a peaceful coda. The final movement is marked Allegro and is a lively and joyful fugue. It begins with a subject played by the right hand on the manuals, accompanied by a pedal line in the left hand. The subject is then taken up by the left hand and developed throughout the movement. The fugue builds to a triumphant conclusion, with the subject played in canon between the manuals and pedals. Sortie in G major, Op. 3 is a virtuosic and technically demanding work that showcases the capabilities of the organ. It is characterized by Tournemire's use of rich harmonies, colorful registrations, and intricate counterpoint. The piece is a testament to Tournemire's skill as an organist and composer and remains a popular work in the organ repertoire.

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