/ Orgue
SKU: HL.48180057
UPC: 888680795702. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches.
Composer and organist, Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944) is considered one of the most major French pipe organ players. It is no surprise, therefore, that his Concert Variations for Organ are very well informed. Following his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Bonnet took over as concert organist at the institution. Concert Variations for Organ was compiled in 1906, soon after his graduation. The work begins with a helpful index of the organ registrations and performance directions. Concert Variations begins with a virtuosic, cadenza-like theme in E minor. Following this, four variations are heard, all containing contrast in organ sound, tonality and exploited melody and rhythm. For all advanced, aspiring organists, Bonnet's Concert Variations is an essential addition to the repertoire.
SKU: HL.48180296
UPC: 888680907563. 9.0x12.0x0.097 inches.
Marcel Lanquetuit (1894-1985) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming the organist at the church of Saint-Godard in Rouen. As well as being a prominent organist of his time, Lanquetuit was a renowned composer, but chose to improvise rather than write. A few of his notated compositions remain, however, including the grand and mighty Toccata in D Major, published in 1927. Toccata in D Major is typical of the French style and is dedicated to Lanquetuit's first teacher, Albert Dupre. The incessant, staccato chords and memorable melody create a toccata for organ like no other, making for an essential addition to the advanced organist's repertoire.
SKU: HL.48184378
UPC: 888680846329. 10.0x13.5x0.283 inches.
“Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Book of the Holy Sacrement for Organ is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed in 1984, Book of the Holy Sacrement is a major collection of Organ pieces by the composer. Messiaen began to compose the cycle of compositions in 1928 and it comprises 18 parts. The work was first performed in 1986 by organist, Almut Roessler, with a typical performance lasting about 100 minutes. Messiaen's Book of the Holy Sacrement is essential to all advanced, virtuoso and contemporary organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.”.
SKU: HL.48184718
UPC: 888680841225. 9x12 inches.
“French composer, organist and pianist, Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858) was born in to a family of musicians. Having received musical education from an early age, Boëly led a successful career. His Organ works remain prominent within the instrument's repertoire. The series of Boëly's Complete Works was assembled by Amédée Gastoué, Norbert Dufourcq and Brigitte François-Sappey. The third volume contains six of Boëly's most famous works. For all advanced organists, Boëly's Organ works are an essential addition to the repertoire.&rdquo.
SKU: BT.ALHE32211
French.
French Baroque organist and composer, François Roberday (1624-1680) is best known today for his Fugues And Caprices collected and published in a superb volume by Le Pupitre. Roberday's Fugues And Caprices are four-part contrapuntal Organ pieces. Each Fugue is paired with a Caprice on the same subject, and with an exciting 12 Fugues and Caprices included in the collection,Roberday's compositions cannot be missed. Moreover, with a preface in English, French and German, Fugues And Caprices are essential to the repertoire of all Baroque organists.
SKU: HL.48188174
UPC: 888680848347. 9.0x12.0x0.294 inches.
French Baroque organist and composer, Francois Roberday (1624-1680) is best known today for his Fugues and Caprices collected and published in a superb volume by Le Pupitre. Roberday's Fugues and Caprices are four-part contrapuntal Organ pieces. Each Fugue is paired with a Caprice on the same subject, and with an exciting 12 Fugues and Caprices included in the collection, Roberday's compositions cannot be missed. Moreover, with a preface in English, French and German, Fugues and Caprices are essential to the repertoire of all Baroque organists..
SKU: BR.BV-482
ISBN 9783765104824. 6.5 x 9.5 inches. German.
,,Bach spielen auf der Orgel (Playing Bach on the Organ) - the eagerly anticipated and logical addition to the new ten-volume edition of Bach's organ works - addresses organists of various skills and interests. It is not a scientific textbook focusing on a comprehensive presentation of the sources; it rather aims to make the fascinating cosmos of Bach's organ compositions accessible and ignite the passion, which is essential for an inspired interpretation. In his capacity as both a concert organist and a Bach researcher, Jean-Claude Zehnder is, like no other, apt to give the reader an understanding of the diverse aspects of playing Bach in a scientifically founded and yet vivid and exciting way. From Bach's organs and questions with regard to the registration practice of his time, via performance-technical aspects to thoughts on text reference, proportions and symbolism, no important subject has been left out. Questions of interpretation are discussed by reference to selected works and round off the compact presentation. A bibliography allows further own research.
SKU: HL.48181400
UPC: 888680855420. 9.0x12.25x0.13 inches.
“Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Mass of Pentecost is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed in 1949-1950, the Organ Mass is thought to be based on twenty years of improvising at Saint Trinity Church in Paris where Messiaen was organist. Mass of Pentecost is in five movements; 1) Entrance, 2) Offertory, 3) Consecration, 4) Communion, and 5) Recessional. Influences of birdsong are depicted within the piece, reflecting the composer's interest in ornithology. The first movement also contains the use of Greek rhythms. Mass of Pentecost is essential to all advanced organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.”.
SKU: HL.48186222
UPC: 888680830182. 9x12 inches.
“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, Langlais' compositions are created from a wealth of knowledge and understanding, Concerto for Violin being no exception. Composed in 2002, Concerto for Violin, with String Orchestra or Piano reduction accompaniment, is highly modern in composition. With a typical performance lasting about 35 minutes, the concerto is made up of three movements. The solo Violin line addresses many virtuosic techniques, including double and triple stops, articulation, complex rhythms, varying bowings and a huge range of performance directions, amongst other aspects. For all advanced violinists, seeking varied, modern repertoire, Hakim's Concerto for Violin is an essential addition to the repertoire.&rdquo.
SKU: HL.48180887
UPC: 888680857769. 9x12 inches.
French composer, Henri Büsser entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1889. He won the 1893 Prix de Rome and led a highly successful career as a composer, conductor, teacher and organist. His compositions for a variety of instruments are exceptional, Hunting Saint Hubert for French Horn and Piano being no exception. As reflected in Hunting Saint Hubert, Büsser's compositional style was sophisticated, yet true to the 19th Century French tradition. Elements of Hunting Saint Hubert include, chromaticism, exploitation of tonality, complex rhythms and significant tempo changes, among other aspects. For all advanced French horn players, Büsser's Hunting Saint Hubert is essential to a varied repertoire.
SKU: HL.48180013
UPC: 888680787660. 9.0x12.0x0.061 inches.
Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor, his Impromptu-Caprice remains a popular performance piece in the advanced harpists' repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series, Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933, and during this time, he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments, Impromptu-Caprice being one of four solo works by the composer. This Pierné piece for harp contains many characteristics typical of the French style, such as significant tempo changes, flourishes of semiquavers and many alterations in dynamics. Impromptu-Caprice is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring harpists.
