Short bio Edwin Lemare
Full biography Edwin Lemare
Edwin Henry Lemare was an English organist and composer who lived in the latter part of his life in the United States. Born on September 9, 1865, Lemare was considered the greatest performer and one of the most important composers of the late Romantic English-American organ school. He enjoyed worldwide fame as a virtuoso in the early 20th century and was particularly known for his transcription works and virtuosity in improvisation.
Lemare was a prolific composer who wrote original works and transcriptions for the organ. His compositions were influenced by his British roots and the Romantic style of music. He wrote numerous transcriptions of orchestral music for the organ, including selections from Wagner's operas and Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No.1. His transcription of Grieg's work is considered to be one of his most famous and most often played transcriptions.
In addition to his transcription works, Lemare also wrote a number of original works for the organ, which showcased his command of the instrument and his ability to create lush, Romantic-style music. Some of his most famous pieces include his Sonata in G Major, his Symphony No. 1 in D Major, and his Fantasia and Fugue on the Chorale "Ad Nos, Ad Salutarem Undam".
Lemare's legacy in the music world continues to this day, and his transcription works, which were created for the purpose of showcasing the capabilities of the pipe organ, remain some of the most frequently played works for the instrument.
Compositions featuring Edwin Lemare
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lullaby for organ, Op. 81 | 3:44 min | Keyboard | 1911 |
| 2 | Nocturne for organ in B minor, Op. 41 | 9:28 min | Keyboard | 1901 |
| 3 | Andantino for organ in D flat ("Moonlight and Roses"), Op. 83/2 | 4:28 min | Keyboard | 1888 |
| 4 | The Ride of the Valkyries, transcription for organ (after Wagner) | 5:50 min | Keyboard | 1870 |
| 5 | Irish Air from County Derry (Londonderry Air), for organ | 3:56 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | When Johnny comes marching home (Encore Series No. 27), for organ | 2:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Madrigal, for organ | 7:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Marche Héroïque for organ in D, Op 74 | 5:50 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Marche Moderne, for organ | 6:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | O Star of Eve | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 11 | Paraphrase on Gounod's 'Faust', for organ | 16:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Reverie, for organ, Op 20 | 6:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Rhapsody for organ, Op. 43 | 11:13 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Rondo Capriccio, a study in accents for organ, Op. 64 | 4:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Scherzo Fugue for organ, Op. 102 | Keyboard | - | |
| 16 | Sonata for organ No. 1 in F, Op. 95 | 25:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Summer Sketches, for organ, Op. 73 | 10:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Symphony for organ No. 1 in G minor, Op. 35 | 35:41 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Symphony for organ No. 2 in D minor, Op. 50 | Symphony | - | |
| 20 | Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ, Op. 98 | 8:08 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | Toccata Di Concerto for organ, Op 59 | 8:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 22 | Adeste fideles, for chorus | 3:10 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Einführung von Glocken- und Harfeneffekten, improvisation for organ | 8:56 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Bell Scherzo for organ, Op. 89 | 4:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 25 | Chanson d'Été, for organ | 3:21 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Chant Seraphique, for Organ, Op. 75 | 5:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Comin' Thro' the Rye, for organ | 3:06 min | Keyboard | - |
| 28 | Concert Fantasia and Variations for oragn on "Hanover", Op 4 | 14:55 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Concert Fantasia on Bizet's 'Carmen', for organ | 11:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Concert Fantasia, for organ, Op. 91 | 9:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 31 | Concertstücke No. 1 in the form of a Polonaise for organ, Op. 80 | 7:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 32 | Concertstücke No. 2 in the form of a Tarantella for organ, Op. 90 | 6:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 33 | Intermezzo for organ ("Moonlight"), Op. 83/2 | 4:03 min | Keyboard | - |
| 34 | Fantasia and Fugue for organ in E, Op. 99 | 8:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 35 | Fantasie Fugue, for organ, Op. 48 | Keyboard | - | |
| 36 | Fantasy-Overture on Romeo & Juliet, for organ (after Tchaikovsky) | 20:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 37 | From the West, for organ | 17:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 38 | Improvisation für meinen Freund Karl Bockish, for organ | 3:19 min | Keyboard | - |
| 39 | Improvisation in Form eines Menuetts, for organ | 3:15 min | Keyboard | - |
| 40 | Improvisation über das Thema "The Suwanee River" (Old Folks at Home), for organ | 8:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 41 | Improvisation über ein Thema von Alfred Hollins, for organ | 13:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 42 | Improvisation über ein vorgegebenes Thema, for organ | 8:22 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Edwin Lemare
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Simon Preston – Variations On America: Organ Spectacular | 2017 | Argo (2) |
| 2 |  |
Lars Rosenlund Nørremark, Edwin H. Lemare – Organ Works Vol. 3(CD, Album) | 2017 | CDKlassisk |
| 3 |  |
Lars Rosenlund Nørremark, Edwin H. Lemare – Organ Works Vol. 1(CD, Album) | 2013 | CDKlassisk |
| 4 |  |
Lars Rosenlund Nørremark, Edwin H. Lemare – Organ Works Vol. 2(CD, Album) | 2013 | CDKlassisk |
| 5 |  |
Wagner, Edwin Lemare - Jonathan Vaughn – Wagner At The Organ (The Transcriptions Of Edwin Lemare)(CD, Album) | 2013 | Regent Records |
| 6 |  |
Alfred Hollins, George Thalben-Ball, Charles Villiers Stanford, Percy Whitlock, William Thomas Best, Edwin Henry Lemare, Edward Elgar - Ben Van Oosten – A Festival Of English Organ Music Vol. 1(CD, Album) | 2013 | MDG |
| 7 |  |
Ken Cowan, Dupre, Roger-Ducasse, Bach, Lemare, Maneri – Ken Cowan Plays Organ Works By Dupré, Roger-Ducasse, Bach, Lemare And Manari | 2001 | Jav Recordings |
| 8 |  |
Edwin H. Lemare - Roger Fisher (4) – Symphony No. 1 and other Romantic Rarities | 2001 | Jav Recordings |
| 9 |  |
Edwin Henry Lemare, Frederick Hohman – LEMARE AFFAIR - Original Concert Organ Pieces By The Vitorian Virtuoso, Edwin Henry Lemare (1866-1934) | 1987 | Pro Organo |
| 10 |  |
Andantino / Traumerei(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1927 | Victor |
| 11 |  |
Andantino / Traumerei(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1927 | Victor |
| 12 |  |
Aeolian Organ Guild, Edwin Henry Lemare, Marvin Abbott, Pietro Yon, Emil Velazco, Clarence Eddy, Lew White – Organ Fantasia: Classical Sounds Of The Aeolian Pipe Organ(12") | - | Studio One Productions |
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