The Complete Organ Symphonies Volume 1
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CHARLES-MARIE WIDOR
The Complete Organ Symphonies Volume 1
Joseph Nolan (Cavaillé-Coll organ of La Madeleine, Paris)
[ Signum / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 13 June 2011
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Bridging the generations from Mendelssohn to Messiaen, Empire to Republic, Widor was born to the organ. His Lyonnaise kinsfolk were organ-builders, he showed early talent for the instrument, and for decades was the embodiment of its might and splendour across the Gallic domain - his 'Organ Symphonies' were genre-defining in their influence.
Joseph Nolan is an internationally renowned organist, acclaimed as a "brilliant and such an astute musician" by Gramophone. He was appointed to Her Majesty's Chapels Royal, St James's Palace in 2004, and has since been invited to perform and record in some of the world's premiere venues - including the refurbished Organ of Buckingham Palace Ballroom (SIGCD114) and the Organ of Saint-Sulpice in Paris (SIGCD167). The Cavaillé-Coll Organ of La Madeleine, Paris is a similarly renowned instrument, with former chief-organists including Camille Saint-Säens and Gabriel Fauré.
"Nolan gives completely convincing performances of both works…his registration is exemplary…organ enthusiasts should certainly acquire this disc for the sake of Nolan's admirable musical intelligence." International Record Review
Tracks:
Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42 No. 1
Organ Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42 No. 2
