Description: | Roland Diggle (January 1, 1885 – January 13, 1954) was an English-born, American organist and composer who wrote and arranged an enormous number of published pieces, and who served for forty years as organist and choirmaster at St. John's Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, California.
Roland Diggle was born in London England, and he was educated at the Royal College of Music in London.
He moved to the USA in 1904 where he became a tireless advocate of organ music. During his lifetime he wrote or arranged over 500 organ compositions. He was well known in national and international music circles and his works have been published both in the U.S. and abroad. He served for forty years as organist and choirmaster at St. John's Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, California, and he presented recitals at both the San Diego and San Francisco World's Fair Expositions.
He died in Los Angeles, California, and is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery.
"Traumlied" was published by the Gamble Hinged Music Co. in 1914. It is dedicated: "To Dr. William C. Carl".
William Crane Carl (1865-1936) was a student of Guilmant, and served as organist of Old First Church (Presbyterian) in Newark, NJ and of First Presbyterian Church in New York City.
He was founder of the Guilmant Organ School in NYC (1892), and was recognized for his accomplishments as performer and teacher.
I found it hard to get "Traumlied" to "sound right," as once again, an American organ is really necessary, such as the one the Diggle played during his long tenure at St. John's Church, LA.
This is my first upload since being somewhat "out of commission" for awhile, so, I hope to be able to get back to being more regular in my uploading and participation in the Concert Hall. :-)
The score is attached below, as well as photos of Diggle, of St. John's Church (now cathedral), Los Angeles, and one of Dr. William C. Carl at the old Roosevelt organ of First Presbyterian Church in New York City. |