Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) composer conductor organist and pedagogue was one of the leading composers in Paris during the 19th century. He was compared with Delibes Widor or Lalo. However his compositions are unusual

At just 34 years of age Theodore Dubois was installed as a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire his 12 Pièces Nouvelles for Organ remain prominent. Whilst being a significant figure in the field of teaching Dubois was also a revered organist occupying the post of organist at the Madeleine. Dubois' 12 Pièces Nouvelles vary in character beginning with a helpful index of performance directions. For all aspiring advanced organists Dubois'12 Pièces Nouvelles ensure variety and versatility within the repertoire.

A Treasury of European Service Music for Organ is a generous collection of music by many of the fine organist-composers who flourished in the 18th 19th and early 20th centuries.The style is romantic and ideallysuited for Service use: the pieces are just the right length sight-readable and delightful to the ear.Richard Lloyd has edited them expertly for playing on modern instruments.Contents:Adagio by FrançoisVerhelstAdoro te by Pierre-François BoëlyAndante by Arthur de HovreAndantino by Louis AndlauerAntiphon by Georges Debat-PonsanAria by Albert H. OswaldAve Maris Stella by François BenoistBenedicamusDomino by Pierre-François BoëlyCantilène by Paul FauchetCantilène by Arthur de HovreChorale by Louis BottazzoCommunion by Louis BottazzoCommunion by Marc DelmasCommunion by Adolphe d'HulstCommunion byAlfred MarichelleCommunion by Edouard TorresCoro Religioso by Orlando A. MansfieldDeux Canons by Ludvig Mathias LindemanDeux Interludes by Eugène GigoutElégie by Domenico BellandoElégie by RobertoRemondtElégie by August WiltbergerElévation by Domenico BellandoElévation by Adolphe d'HulstElévation by Jean HuréElévation by Otto MallingElévation by Edouard TorresFughetta by Oscar DepuydtFuguein E minor by Guillaume LasceuxFugue in E minor by Jean-Nicolas MarriguesFugue in G minor by Jean-Jacques Beauvarlet-CharpentierImprovisation by Gustaf HäggImprovisation by Joseph NesveraImprovisation by AugustWiltbergerInterlude by Santiago TafallInterlude by Emile WambachInterlude in E by Amédée ReuchselInvocation by Alexandre Winkel Kyrie 'Orbis Factor' by François BenoistLarghetto by J. SurzynskiLe Carillonde Balleroy by A. ManciniMeditation by A. ManciniNoël by Alphonse MaillyNoël Lorrain by Guillaume LasceuxNorwegian Song by Peter LindemanOffertoire by Louis BottazzoOffertoire by Oscar DepuydtOffertoire

'Toccata Chromatica' (sous-titré 'Echoes of Sweelinck') a été composée spécialement par l'organe 1671 Pieter Backer dans le Bonifaciuskerk (Eglise Saint-Boniface) à Medemblik, Pays-Bas, à l'esprit. La pièce exploite deux caractéristiques de cet instrument historique:(1) Arrêt de la Trompette 8 ', qui ne s'étend pas au-dessous du do central, et(2) l'absence de pédale arrête - les pédales fonctionnent entièrement en pull-downs de la Hoofdwerk, et ils prennent le rôle de premier plan mélodique au début et à la fin des aigus arrêts.Un autre lien entre Chromatica Toccata et le Bonifaciuskerk est que le grand organiste et compositeur néerlandais Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) était marié là-bas, de sorte Wammes annonce a fondé sa pièce sur Sweelinck Fantasia Chromatica.Une étude de doigté historique conduit Wammes à donner phrasé un rôle important dans son oeuvre en combinant des phrases de deux ou trois notes, de trois et de cinq notes, et de cinq à huit notes. Il a également intégré l'effet d'écho, fréquemment utilisé par Sweelinck, le plus d'écho étant une double croche, la plus longue d'écho étant deux bars.L'édition comprend la note compositeur et système d'enregistrement pour l'orgue Pieter Backer en anglais, en allemand et en français.'Toccata Chromatica' a d'abord été enregistrée par Minako Tsukatani sur le CD 'wispering partie Vents 2' (SPBO-09-01, Stichting Pieter Backer Orgel). / Orgue

D?une difficulté technique moyenne, les pièces contenues dans ce recueil commencent généralement par une harmonisation originale d?un noël donné (et qui peut donc servir d?accompagnement au chant des fidèles), suivi de plusieurs variations assez courtes.

Ecrites par cinq personnalités importantes du monde de l?orgue, et parfaitement adaptées à la liturgie du temps de Noël, elles sont ainsi un outil incontournable pour tous les organistes, en même temps qu?elles trouvent pleinement leur place au concert.

Comme c?est l?usage, les organistes adapteront au mieux les registrations indiquées à l?instrument joué et à l?acoustique du lieu. / Célébrations / Partition / Agrafé / Laprida, Andrès / Lebrun, Eric / Kasparov?, Youri / Bret, Julien / Curror, Ian /

Par WIDOR CHARLES-MARIE. Charles-Marie Widor 's Symphonies for Organ, Op. 42 No. 2. Charles-Marie Widor (b. Lyons 1844, d. Paris 1937) first began his studies in his hometown, but later pursued them in Brussels, taking lessons with Nicolas-Jacques Lemmens on the Organ, and composition lessons with François-Joseph Fetis. In 1868, he inaugurated the Organ at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. He also deputized for Saint-Saë ns at the Organ of La Madeleine, and then in 1870 he was provisionally nominated organist at Saint-Sulpice. It was not until 1933 that he relinquished this post in favour of his pupil Marcel Dupre. Followingthe death of Cesar Franck in 1890, it was Widor who was requested to direct Organ studies at the Paris Conservatoire, and he followed this by taking charge of the composition class in 1896. Among his very many students were figures such as Louis Vierne and Charles Tournemire. Widor was a founder member of the Casa Velasquez in Madrid and the American Conservatoire in Fontainbleu. He was an exceptional virtuoso who could be heard in concerts in France and throughout the whole world. He left numerous works, but it is above all his Organ music that is most performed today./ Répertoire / Orgue

Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphonies for Organ Op.42 No.2. Charles-Marie Widor (b. Lyons 1844 d. Paris 1937) first began his studies in his hometown but later pursued them in Brussels taking lessons with Nicolas-Jacques Lemmens on the Organ and composition lessons with François-Joseph Fétis. In 1868 he inaugurated the Organ at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. He also deputized for Saint-Saëns at the Organ of La Madeleine and then in 1870 he was provisionally nominated organist at Saint-Sulpice. It was not until 1933 that he relinquished this post in favour of his pupil Marcel Dupré. Followingthe death of César Franck in 1890 it was Widor who was requested to direct Organ studies at the Paris Conservatoire and he followed this by taking charge of the composition class in 1896. Among his very many students were figures such as Louis Vierne and Charles Tournemire. Widor was a founder member of the Casa Velasquez in Madrid and the American Conservatoire in Fontainbleu. He was an exceptional virtuoso who could be heard in concerts in France and throughout the whole world. He left numerous works but it is above all his Organ music that is most performed today.

This volume contains all 71 of the German composer's works for organ including 25 toccatas 8 fantasias 6 canzonas 18 capriccios and 14 ricercares. The music recalls Froberger's teacher the Italian composer Girolamo Frescobaldi offering grand visions of the late Baroque. Since the scores do not include pedal indications they are also appropriate for the piano or harpsichord.Reprint of works from Denkmäler der Tonkunst in Österreich Artaria Vienna.

Significantly remembered for his Organ works, Charles-Marie Widor 's (1844-1937) renowned Symphony 'Romane' is essential to the repertoire of all passionate organists. Widor became Director of Organ Studies at the Paris Conservatoire in 1890 and soon followed this by taking charge of the composition class. Nicknamed the 'Romane', the Symphony #10 reflects Widor 's mastery of the Organ, exploring all possibilities on the instrument, as well as deriving thematic material from plainchant. Made up of four movements, Symphony Romane is founded upon the Christmas Hymn, A Child is Born. The composer's invaluable experience, as well as his virtuosic ability of the Organ make this favourite and famous Symphony #10 by Charles-Marie Widor vital for advanced organists. / Orgue

Louis Comfort Tiffany created ten windows for the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka Kansas and they were installed in 1911. Viewed up close the windows appear to be a kaleidoscopic array of colorful precious stones. These windows have been used as extra-musical stimuli in composing the organbooks Windows of Comfort. This book contains: Trinity's Shield • “As the heart panteth...” • “...the heavens were opened...” • “...beside the still waters.” • Alpha and Omega. Total duration ca. 17 minutes.

Edition : Paris, Le Duc, Chevardièse, 1784/1785Présentation de : Philippe Lescat : Biographie de Beauvarlet-Charpentier - catalogue de son oeuvreJean Saint-Arroman : Alternance entre les pièces d'orgue et le plain-chantJournal d'orgue no6 : 'Messe royale de Dumont' Journal d'orgue no9 : 'Deux Magnificat'La préface comprend le catalogue de l'oeuvre du compositeur, l'alternance complète entre l'orgue et le plain-chant pour la messe, et les faux-bourdons pour le Magnificat.La présente édition a été conçue pour servir de base à la reconstitution d'un office français de la fin du XVIIIe siècle (Messe de Beauvarlet-Charpentier, plain chant de Dumont, motet de Glück). L'inauguration des orgues historiques de Semur-en-Auxois, instrument dont la facture convient parfaitement aux oeuvres exécutées, a été choisie pour exécuter cette reconstitution. / Orgue / 80 pages / niveau : 1 / Fac-Similés - Format: 23.5 X 31.5

Description Three majestic lyrical works from French organist and composer Louis Vierne. A student of Franck and Widor, Vierne was organist at Notre-Dame, Paris. Songlist Symphony No.1 Op.14 Symphony No.2 Op.20 Symphony No.3 Op.28

Cette oeuvre se présente comme un conte philosophique et mystique dont les deux principaux personnages seraient l'Ange et le Diable, dans un décor des Premiers Jours : l'aube de l'humanité, le Jardin d'Eden dont chacun peut retrouver en soi le souvenir, imaginant un lieu de paix, de pureté, de quiétude, en apparence. Le musicien est parfois confronté à cette 'épreuve du Paradis? : doit il s'ouvrir à la Connaissance du bien et du mal, ce pouvoir qui donne l'illusion de juger et de décider par soi-même, ou doit-il tenter de vivre dans l'Innocence, abandonnant alors toute volonté. Mais alors comment créer ? C'est l'objection du Diable, tandis que l'Ange répond : compose, mais rien de tout cela ne t'appartiens ! / Orgue