Hommage A Jean Langlais - Organ

Madame Marie-Louise Jaquet-Langlais and Dr. Fred Tulan have produced this collection to honor the 90th birthday of the composer and the 100th anniversary of the American Guild of Organists. This collection features the finalunpublished organ solo by Jean Langlais 'Pre'lude Gregorien ' as well as ten recently-composed organ solos in tribute to Langlais by such notables composer/organists as Jean Guillou Naji Hakim Antoine Tisne' George Bake JoyceJones Anthony Newman and Frederick Swann. This unique book also contains previously unpublished photographs of Langlais written memories by Langlais' students and colleagues and an essay by Dr. Tulan on Langlais Messiaen andtheir colleagues from L'Ecole de Coloristes. A valuable collection of challenging organ solos with important historical and musicological references. Spiral bound.

Born in 1955 Lebanese-French composer organist and improviser Naji Hakim studied under Jean Langlais at the Paris Conservatoire before succeeding Olivier Messiaen as organist of the Saint Trinity Church in Paris. Considering his significant musical training Hakim's compositions are created from a wealth of knowledge and understanding  Hommage À Igor Stravinsky being no exception. Composed in 1990  Hommage À Igor Stravinsky is a Triptych for Organ. As suggested by the title Hakim's work reflects Stravinsky's style and therefore is highly modern in composition.With a typical performance lasting about 16 minutes and 40 seconds the concerto is made up of three movements; Prelude Dance and Finale. The Organ addresses many virtuosic techniques making for a challenging yet exhilarating performance. For all advanced organists seeking varied modern repertoire Hakim's Hommage À Igor Stravinsky is an essential addition to the repertoire.