Topic: Interlude in G by W. Wolstenholme (blind from birth ! ) Organteq
Some of you may have listened to this piece uploaded way before, but it was ”drowned” in a group of thirteen other pieces of music. Now it can shine for itself.
Revised, improved or modernized as well. Or let’s say brought up to date.
With this piece, I give you voice to a composer most of you probably not have listened to. A more recent composer, and it might be unique that it can be heard in this thread.
Interlude - a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition or usually a short simple play or dramatic entertainment
William Wolstenholme was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 24 February 1865. He was blind from birth and was was educated at the Worcester College for the Blind Sons of Gentlemen.
He showed considerable promise as a musician and impressed Henry Smart who agreed to take him as a pupil. Alas, Smart died before lessons began. He studied the violin under Edward Elgar. In 1887 he went up to Oxford University where he later graduated as a Bachelor of Music.
In 1888 he was appointed organist and choirmaster of St Paul’s Church, Blackburn and began to consolidate his position as a teacher, recitalist and improviser.
Fourteen years later he accepted the post of organist at All Saint’s Church Norfolk Square, Paddington and afterwards at All Saints, St. John’s Wood. In 1908 he undertook a major concert tour of the United States. This secured his ‘international’ reputation. William Wolstenholme died in 1931.
"Interlude in G" is actually a "bigger" piece than the title might lead you to think. English" organ music and the harmonies and melodic lines are excellent. (text with permission from my friend)
Remember when listening that he was blind!
Best wishes,
Stig
