Elgar composed the Organ Sonata in G major at the request of Hugh Blair, an organist who befriended and encouraged Elgar, for a visit by American church musicians to Worcester.
Instruments
The historic organ of Hereford Cathedral, featured on this recording, was built by Henry Willis in 1892 and retains its original Willis pipework and fundamental character.
Performer Biography
Tom Winpenny, the organist on this album, is the assistant master of music at St Albans Cathedral and previously served as sub-organist at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Composer Biography
Edward Elgar, the composer, was largely musically self-taught, immersing himself in Worcester's musical environment through societies, cathedral services, and his father's music business.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Elgar felt like an 'outsider' due to his Catholicism, social class, and provincial upbringing, which fueled his desire for acceptance by the musical establishment.
Composer Biography
Elgar's early career included being appointed bandmaster at a psychiatric hospital in Powick, where he coached staff and composed for them, expanding his practical instrumental knowledge.
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