Hugo Goodwin (1883-1936) was born in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, studied organ with Wilhelm Middelschulte and Charles-Marie Widor, and was a prolific recitalist. He was known for his tenure
as the municipal organist for St Paul, Minnesota, playing their IV/83 EM Skinner organ, Opus 308 (1920). To understand something of the
composer of this piece, here is a bit from “The New Music Review,” May 1917: “We are indebted to Mr. Hugo Goodwin,
A.A.G.O., organist of the New England Congregational Church of Chicago, for a list of one thousand pieces which he has played without
repetition. The list was completed on October 26, 1916, and it is fair to assume that Mr. Goodwin is now well on his way towards the two
thousandth.” Note that this piece was dedicated to
Gordon Balch Nevin.
This highly programmatic music from a little-known
master organist paints an engaging picture of a vibrant fountain sparkling in bright sunshine. Moderately difficult.