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Toccata from Symphony No. 5 for Organ: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

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Toccata from Symphony No. 5 for Organ: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

Toccata from Symphony No. 5 for Organ: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

Op. 42 No. 1/V

By Charles-Marie Widor

Item: 98-EP72244
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This publication of one of the most universally recognized pieces of organ music has been prepared primarily as a highly practical edition. More clearly presented and with better page turns than other editions, it is a welcome new edition which should become an essential part of every organist's library.

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
ISBN10: 0-57-700128-0
ISBN13: 979-0-5770-0128-9
SKU: 98-EP72244

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About the Composer: Charles-Marie Widor

Charles-Marie Widor (1844, 1937) was a towering figure in French organ music and pedagogy, serving as organist at Saint-Sulpice in Paris for over sixty years. His ten organ symphonies established the genre as a major force in the organ repertoire, and his compositions remain central to any serious organist's studies.

Widor's influence extended far beyond his own compositions. He taught at the Paris Conservatoire for decades, shaping generations of organists and composers, and his writings on organ technique and registration continue to inform how the instrument is played today. The Toccata from Symphony No. 5 has become so fundamental to organ literature that it functions almost as a rite of passage for advancing students.

Why we love this

The Toccata is instantly recognizable, yet remains dramatically rewarding to perform. This Peters edition strips away the presentation clutter of earlier versions, giving you clear text and reliable page breaks that let you focus on execution rather than wrestling with the score.

What to expect

Exhilarating keyboard writing that cascades with technical display and tonal color. The piece moves with infectious energy and virtuosic flair, combining baroque-influenced counterpoint with the romantic organ's expansive range.

Who it's for

Advanced organists preparing concert repertoire or exam programs will find this edition indispensable. Church musicians seeking signature closing pieces for services also benefit from its clarity and polish.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the hand independence between the manual sections and pedal line before tackling tempo. The pedal part is deceptively exposed, and clarity here anchors everything above it.
  • Shape the opening flourishes with a slight broadening on the highest notes to let them register without forcing the tempo or volume.
  • Build registration thoughtfully through the piece. Widor wrote for specific historic organs; choose stops that brighten gradually rather than adding mass all at once.
  • Balance transparency with forward motion. The perpetual motion figures need to breathe, but the piece loses its brilliance if you indulge in excessive rubato.

How to use it

This work functions beautifully as a finale, commanding attention without overshadowing a full concert. It also pairs well with earlier French organ music or serves as the anchor for a program exploring the symphonic organ tradition.

Skills your students will build

  • Hand independence between manuals and pedals at tempo
  • Pedal articulation and clarity under rapid figuration
  • Registration strategy and tonal balance across the instrument
  • Managing technical passages without sacrificing musicality

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