"The Art of Transcription" - or - "Totally Inappropriate Music (for the organ)"

Scott Baker presented this organ recital on Saturday, February 20, at 5:00 pm.  The concert featured original transcriptions of works from genres outside the realm of the keyboard.  To see a program from this performance, click here.

 Audio files of the portions of the program which are available for use on our web site are listed below.  Click the Play button to play any portion on the recital.  Scott Baker's introduction to the concept behind the programming of the recital and several introductions to individual pieces are also included.  In some cases, particularly "Tu" and "Danza", his introductions help to set the stage for the following song and it is suggested that you play the introduction before playing the song. 

Introduction to The Art of Transcription
 

"The Washington Post"
Sousa

Introduction to "Tu"

"Tu"
Cuban folk song/Baker
 

Introduction to "In a Persian Market"
  

"In a Persian Market"
Ketelbey/Baker
 

"Libera Me" from Requiem
Faure/Baker
   

Introduction to "Danza delle Ore"
  

"Danza delle Ore" from La Gioconda
Ponciaelli/Baker
   

Introduction to "Air"
  

"Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
Bach/Baker

Prelude and "Toreador Song" from Carmen
Bizet/Baker
(encore performance)

Due to copyright laws, only music which is in the public domain is contained in the audio files on this web site.  These audio selections do not reflect the diverse repertoire of the St. Francis Music Ministry.