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Solo
2022
Organ
- Program Notes
- “Somnium transiens” (2021) is dedicated to Benjamin Righetti. The Latin title means “Passing Dream.” The piece was originally conceived for a historic organ in an unequal temperament (including meantone temperament). An early Italian instrument, single-manual with coupled pedal (with or without 16’), and with a typically characterful Principal 8’, would be most ideal. However, it is certainly possible to play the work on other kinds of organs or with equal temperament. On instruments with a voicing style that does not have a strong and characterful Principal 8’, adding a Principal 4’ or Flute 4’ to the basic color may be necessary to produce the right effect. On some organs, a quiet 16’ stop will likely also be beneficial to add to the pedal. In this context, a suggestion is also made near the end to use a solo color for a rising line.
- Performer Credits
- Carson Cooman
- Publisher
- SMP Press
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