Variations on an American Hymn Tune (NETTLETON)

Gordon Ellsworth Young (1919–1998) wrote this interesting set of variations based on the old American hymn 'Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing' (NETTLETON). The score shows a 1941 copyright date, however other sources list 1961 as the correct copyright date. It was written for the composer's opening recital at Texas Christian University.

I think this is a good piece to show the colors and flexibility of the Friesach sample set. I definitely 'pulled out all the stops' and took the liberty of adding sub-couplers (not on the original organ) for the final chord.

Although I've been a member for five years this is my first submission to Contrebombarde.com. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making this recording!