This piano toccata, Op.39 (1887) by Cecile Chaminade, is a perfect example of the modern toccata form as developed by Bach, Schumann and others. It was flawlessly performed in 1993 by Enid Katahn. ...
This piano toccata, Op.39 (1887) by Cecile Chaminade, is a perfect example of the modern toccata form as developed by Bach, Schumann and others. It was flawlessly performed in 1993 by Enid Katahn. It is track 1 on the CD, which may still be available. Chaminade is seen in the 2nd and 3rd frames and elsewhere. Steel Moegle writes, "Chaminade frequently used exotic titles, like Orientale, Sérénade, and Les Sylvains. These may have attracted people desiring an escape from the humdrum of everyday life. Chaminade had an exquisite gift for composing melodies. They are somehow familiar and very memorable. For this reason, I can understand her music's popularity. After you have heard and practiced a Chaminade piece, its melody follows you like a pleasant friend. To attend a Chaminade concert would have been lighthearted and fun. In a way, it would have been more French in its relaxed atmosphere." Chaminade was neglected in the later 20th century, but is being rediscovered in the 21st. More about toccatas, and the special significance of Bach's influential Toccata in F, at http://www.sfo.com/~eameece/toccata.htm
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