'Elegy' Uploaded by: johnhoopes Composer: G. T. Thalben-Ball Organ: Aeolian-Skinner Organ (Op 1132) of Redeemer Church Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 56
Elegy Uploaded by: contrabourdon Composer: Parry, Hubert Organ: Concert Series 125 Software: Hauptwerk VII Views: 79
Richard Popplewell was Organist and Director of Music at St. Michael's, Cornhill (1966-1979). He was preceded by Dr. Harold Darke. I had an Aunt (Ruth Fielding) in his choir who once enthused about an improvisation that built and built to a huge climax which happens to be a notable part of this evocative 'Elegy'. I can't recognise any themes by Darke but they may be cleverly hidden! I was glad to find this as it combines rich harmonies with a very British genre. Let me know your thoughts...