Widor: Complete Organ Works Vol. 7

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Widor's organ music makes great listening for people who normally hate organ music. It's so tuneful, elegant, and "French" that you sort of forget all of the churchly associations of the instrument and simply enjoy the colorful sounds that Widor employs. This final volume of the complete organ works includes two delightful suites: the Three New Pieces, and a lovely suite of arrangements entitled Bach's Memento. Along with these two works, van Oosten also includes early versions of various movements from the organ symphonies, proving (as if such proof were needed) that Widor was as self-critical a musical craftsman as ever set pen to paper. A fine conclusion to a superb series. --David Hurwitz

Widor: Complete Organ Works Vol. 7, Music, Charles-Marie Widor, Ben van Oosten, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Keyboard, Music for Keyboard

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Widor Complete Organ Works Vol. 4, Ben van Oosten

Another Gold Medal

Another Gold Medal

Widor: Complete Organ Works Vol. 4

Manufacturer: MD&G Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000028AMT
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Moderato
Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Choral. Andante
Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Andante - Allegretto
Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Allegro Non Troppo
Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Lento
Sym No.7 in a, Op.42: Finale. Allegro Vivace
Sym Gothique in c, Op.70: Moderato
Sym Gothique in c, Op.70: Andante Sostenuto
Sym Gothique in c, Op.70: Allegro
Sym Gothique in c, Op.70: Moderato - Allegro - Moderato Andante - Allegro

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Widor Complete Organ Works Vol. 4, Ben van Oosten.......2006-03-24

This recording made on the magnificent Cavaille-Coll-Organ at St. Ouen, Rouen, is truly wonderful from both a performance and audio experience point of view. Widor's 7th symphony has got to be some of the most beautiful music ever written for organ. The profound slow movements transport the listener into the center of the church to mediate on life's most serious themes. The majestic sounds of the 9th symphony engulf the listener in the power of this great 19th century instrument. Having listened to many organ recordings, I can say that this recording renders a unique experience. The notes are detailed and most informative, and Ben van Oosten's performance is masterful.

Another Gold Medal.......2003-07-30

This latest CD (following the remakes of Volumes 1, 2 and 3 from the LP) is again perfect as an example of Widor's eminent last phase as a composer. After the initial "getting your feet wet" trio of Symphonies 1-3, we have the Lush Romanticism of 4-8, then the mature Rhenish and Gothique.

The Seventh has always had a special place in my heart. Shortly after our marriage, my wife arranged a trip to Williamsburg where we stayed in an "authentic" old home - but that's another story. The night we arrived she noted a concert at the church. The main piece - I forgot the organist - was Widor's Seventh, and hearing this enormous work in a small church was a sensory delight. The fires for big, Romantic works are still burning bright but the in some areas the portents are present for the next level.

The Gothique (# 9) does not startle but it is a superbly crafted work that grows on one the more it is heard. In parts, it is contemplative in tone, but it is complex - much more so than the Romantic pieces. And it is much more of a unified work in that the themes are inter-related and reoccurring. Again, Van Oosten's playing - and the sound of the organ - are both tops.

Another Gold Medal.......2003-07-07

This latest CD (following the remakes of Volumes 1, 2 and 3 from the LP) is again perfect as an example of Widor's last phase as an organist. After the initial "getting your feet wet" trio of Symphones 1-3, we have the Lush Romanticism of 4-8, then the mature Rhenish and Gothique.

The Seventh has always had a special place in my heart. Shortly after our marriage, my wife arrange a trip to Williamsburg where we stayed in an "authentic" old home - but that's another story. The night we arrived she noted a concert at the church. The main piece - I forgot the organist - was Widor's Seventh, and hearing this enormous work in a small church was a sensory delight. The fires for big, Romantic works are still burning bright but the in some areas the portents are present for the next level.

The Gothique (# 9) does not startle but it is a superbly crafted work that grows on one the more it is heard. In parts, it is contemplative in tone, but it is complex - much more so than the Romantic pieces. Again, Van Oosten's playing - and the sound of the organ - are both tops.

Widor: Complete Organ Works Vol. 7
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Widor: Complete Organ Works Vol. 7

Manufacturer: MD&G Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000009QBP
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

Trois Nouvelles Pieces, Op.87: Classique D'hier (Moderato)
Trois Nouvelles Pieces, Op.87: Mystique (Andante)
Trois Nouvelles Pieces, Op.87: Classique D'aujourd'hui (Moderato)
Sym No.1, Op.13/1: Finale (Allegro)
Sym No.1, Op.13/1: Allegro
Sym No.2, Op.13/3: Marcia
Sym No.2, Op.13/2: Prld (Andantino)
Sym No.3, Op.13/3: Finale (Allegro Molto Quasi Presto)
Conte D'Avril, Op.64: Marche Nuptiale
Bach's Memento: Pastorale (Allegretto)
Bach's Memento: Miserere Mei Domine (Lento)
Bach's Memento: Aria (Adagio)
Bach's Memento: Marche Du Veilleur De Nuit (Moderato)
Bach's Memento: Sicilienne (Andantino)
Bach's Memento: Mattheus-Final (Andante)

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Widor's organ music makes great listening for people who normally hate organ music. It's so tuneful, elegant, and "French" that you sort of forget all of the churchly associations of the instrument and simply enjoy the colorful sounds that Widor employs. This final volume of the complete organ works includes two delightful suites: the Three New Pieces, and a lovely suite of arrangements entitled Bach's Memento. Along with these two works, van Oosten also includes early versions of various movements from the organ symphonies, proving (as if such proof were needed) that Widor was as self-critical a musical craftsman as ever set pen to paper. A fine conclusion to a superb series. --David Hurwitz

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