The White Hat Guide to the Organ Concerto

The organ concerto seems to fall into three main categories:

• The early general-purpose keyboard concerto
• The Baroque and Classical concerto for organ played in the 'continuo style'
• The 'full blown' organ concerto

The early general-purpose keyboard concerto

During the 18th century a large church organ, a small chamber organ, harpsichord and (later) early piano were often used interchangeably. The composers and performers used what was available in the space on the day. It is common to see one part labelled as 'clavier' - literally 'keyboard' - without specification for which sort of keyboard. When composers or performers had a choice they obviously used the 'clavier' which they felt suited best. However, ideal conditions were

The Baroque and Classical concerto for organ played in the 'continuo style'

The 'full blown' organ concerto

• Poulenc Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra and Timpani

• Jongen Symphonie Concertante for organ and orchestra

Selected sheet music of organ concerti

Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra and Timpani Organ Part. By Francis Poulenc. (Organ). Organ Large Works. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. 24 pages. Published by Salabert. (50402850) See more info...

Symphonie Concertante Op. 81 For Organ. By Joseph Jongen. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 52 pages. Published by Schott. (49028539) See more info...