Sonata, Third Movement (Op 47)

Finally the Finale!!

Allegro con fuoco, Alegro moderato.
This spectacular finale is a showcase of Lang's compositional skill, of the fireworks that live within the English cathedral organ, and a workout for the performer! Continuing his exploration of the simple thematic material introduced in the first movement, Lang develops a fugue that includes all elements that one would expect, and of course his signature use of the high pressure Tuba.

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/lang-sonata-in-d-minor-organ-sheet-music/21254192

This year 2021 marks the 50th year of C.S. Lang's passing.

Craig Sellar Lang (13 May 1891 – 24 Nov 1971) was born in New Zealand and was a student of Walter Parratt and Charles Villiers Stanford. He received his Doctorate of Music from The University of Durham. In 1929 he was appointed Director of Music at Christ's Hospital school in Horsham, West Sussex. His instructional works, aimed at students, were highly influential and generations of organists were brought up on these.

Published by Novello in 1947, the Opus 47 Sonata is a lengthy but worthy contribution to the organ literature. In it, Lang showcases his compositional ability through a variety of styles, souding ever fresh yet characteristically English.


Second Movement: https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/46806
First Movement: https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/46164