Mary Beth Bennett

Variations on Outburst of Spring Triumphant

This work is built on a theme of the late Virginia composer, Ludwig Liehn. Commissioned for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists, it has six movements: Intrada (2 versions are printed), Ostinato, Celestes, Aria, Interlude, and Toccata. The first five movements are varied in style and mood. The final movement is a fiery toccata. This accessible and captivating piece has been featured on American Public Media's 'Pipedreams' program, and recently received its European premiere at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Duration: 10:00