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An all-Gawthrop disc may come as a surprise to the organ world, but listeners should be prepared to fall in love with these wonderful works. Already widely recognized as a choral music composer of the highest order, Daniel E. Gawthrop is an accomplished composer of organ music as well. An organist himself, and a great advocate for the instrument, Gawthrop knows how to make the most out of the wide range of sounds the King of Instruments has to offer. His compositional style is unique and often challenging, offering colorful, memorable melodies with great rhythmic variety. There is a also a joyful harmonic and melodic richness in his works. His widely varied thematic material is carefully interwoven to create a memorable listening experience. The composer and I worked closely throughout the course of this project, and I am grateful for the support and interpretive guidance he has provided. This is the first commercial recording devoted entirely to the organ music of this significant American composer.