Vox Humana Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have just came across this "interesting" toccata by René Louis Becker (1882-1956), who was born in Alsace, but emigrated to the USA in 1904. I have to ask: How on earth did he get away with such blatant plagiarism? Have a good look: you'll all recognise the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headcase Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Good grief ! You're right. Think I'll have a go at writing one... H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsoff Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 The key change on P. 7 looks spookily familiar. Oh look, it goes back to D major on P.8 too! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Pages 4 and 5 are a bit of a giveaway too. Oh look, it goes back to D major on P.8 too! Not to mention the descending semiquavers and pedal perfect cadence that precede it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyguntrip Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sorry to bump up an old topic! Just returned from Southwark Cathedral, where Ludo Geloen opened today's recital with some Becker - the 'Toccata' from the First Sonata (not the one mentioned previously). Having looked it up on IMSLP, it seems to be fairly playable and quite listener-friendly. There was some other interesting repertoire, including a Sonata by Edgar Tinel, who I'd not come across before. As ever, the Southwark instrument was sounding great - although as PW explained, the two big solo reeds were out of action due to rain damage. Indeed, throughout the recital there was a multitude of buckets placed in the crossing, catching drips! VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Cooke Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 There is some free sheet music by Ludo G himself here including another Toccata which might repay a little perusal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcnd5584 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 ... As ever, the Southwark instrument was sounding great - although as PW explained, the two big solo reeds were out of action due to rain damage. Indeed, throughout the recital there was a multitude of buckets placed in the crossing, catching drips! VA This sounds slightly worrying - I hope that they have not had lead stolen from the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyguntrip Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This sounds slightly worrying - I hope that they have not had lead stolen from the roof. Indeed - that's been a rather common occurrence around here too over the past few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyguntrip Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 There is some free sheet music by Ludo G himself here including another Toccata which might repay a little perusal. He played this too - along with the Meditation. Quite interesting writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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