2006 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium


"How to Survive the Widor Toccata"
(for organists)

John Bloomfield, Golandsky Institute faculty chair

jbloomfieldThe Widor Toccata,
beloved by performers and audiences alike,
is one of the renowned knuckle-busters
of the organ repertoire.
Mr. Bloomfield's presentation explained how
the technical hazards of the piece often lead
to fatigue and frustration, and provided
solutions for a secure, free, fluent performance.