Mechanics Hall concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts built in 1857.
Provided
October 30, 1989
Mechanic's Marvel #8944
…A tribute to the 125-year-old Hook organ at the historic Mechanic's Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. Primary performer is recitalist Gilian Weir, who was taped during the Fuller International Festival in Worcester in 1985. The Thunderstorm, played by David Craighead, is part of a Mechanic's Hall souvenir album.
FRANZ LISZT: Fantasy & Fugue on B-A-C-H Dame Gillian Weir
Thomas Philando Ryder: the Thunderstorm, Op. 108 David Craighead
MARCEL DUPRÉ: Allegro decisio, from Evocation, Op. 37 Dame Gillian Weir
CHARLES-MARIE WIDOR: Organ Symphony No. 10 (Romane) Dame Gillian Weir
PETR EBEN: Walpurgisnacht, from Faust Dame Gillian Weir
HENRI MULET: Rosace, from Esquisses Byzantines. JOSEPH BONNET: Elfes. JOSEPH JONGEN: Toccata Dame Gillian Weir
