The Grand Organ of Durham Cathedral (concert recorded in 2013) [plus free Blu-ray & CD]

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The Grand Organ of Durham Cathedral (concert recorded in 2013) [plus free Blu-ray & CD]
James Lancelot (Grand organ of Durham Cathedral)

[ Priory DVD Blu-ray + CD / 3 Blu-ray Disc/DVD ]

Release Date: Monday 1 September 2014

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Rated: G - Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993Suitable for General Audiences

This is Priory's 12th DVD in its series "The Grand Organ."

The stunning camera work and sound in stereo or 5.1 surround has led to high critical acclaim and critics have hailed the series as "the greatest in the history of recorded organ music." This release will add to this opinion and James Lancelot, organist of Durham Cathedral for many years chooses 14 pieces to fully demonstrate an organ, which is undoubtedly one of the very finest in the UK. Music by Whitlock, Bach, Stanley, Rheinberger, Haydn, Stanford, Franck, Vierne, Dupre, Alain, Hakim and Mulet form the recital which lasts for over 75 minutes. This is followed in the Bonus Features by a fascinating and in depth Organ Tour which lasts for 90 minutes and includes connections with the Beamish Museum and Chinese Exhibition all of which are filmed. The bonus features also include a demonstration of the Chamber organ in James Lancelot's house.

The filming takes place around the console, and shots from different angles as well as coverage of the pedals and pedalwork. Also we see the cathedral inside and out, and the surrounds in a comprehensive feature of the cathedral and its history.

This is not just a DVD/BluRay for organ fans but for those that would like to see an organist playing from the console ( a feature that is rarely seen in live performances) and demonstrating how the organ works.

The BluRay in high definition pictures is stunning and brings to life the history and architecture of this great Norman building.

"Not only do you get a very well chosen programme of music to demonstrate the organ at its best, but you get it in brilliant surround sound. Add to this an extra film demonstrating yet more of the organ's workings, with insights into the programme and the location. The programme itself is well designed to show the organ at its best, and Lancelot talks you through his choice of music in one of the extra films. Whitlock's Paean is almost a statement of intent, giving a quick tour of the organ's capabilities and finishing with some thunderous bass to let you know what you're in for." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Jan 2015)

Tracks:

Alain:
Deux Danses à Agni Yavishta, AWV 61
Litanies, AWV100

Dupré:
Placare Christe Servulis, Op. 38 No. 16

Franck, C:
Pièce héroïque, M37

Hakim:
Mariales

Haydn:
Music for a Musical Clock, Hob. XIX (selection)

Mulet:
Carillon-Sortie

Rheinberger:
Organ Sonata No. 7 in F minor, Op. 127

Stanford:
Prelude on St Columba, Op. 101 No. 6
Prelude on Gartan

Stanley, J:
Trumpet Voluntary in D major

Vierne, L:
Intermezzo

Whitlock:
Paean (No 5 of 'Five Short Pieces')

Check out an excerpt from this recording: