Par HORST MICHAEL. Louis Vierne (1870-1937) raised the organ symphony to its stylistic zenith. One of his pupils, Marcel Dupré, was the teacher of Thierry Escaich, the co-editor of this complete edition. Vierne's 'Symphony” #4 is one of the most important works in the organ repertoire. Until now it was thought to have originated during the three months of summer 1914. However, the editor has discovered a letter from Vierne, dated 23 June 1914, that disproves any connection with events of war. As a result, the work has been chronologically reclassified, leading to its fresh assessment and interpretation - see the detailed Foreword in this new edition for further information. The registration of this seminal work in the organ literature is in parts reminiscent of César Franck's 'Chorale in B” minor. In general terms, Franck's influence was already singled out by reviewers of the first performance. - Detailed trilingual preface (Fr/Eng/Ger) with a full account of the work's genesis and notes on performance practice - Comprehensive Critical Commentary (Fr/Eng/Ger) - New source material - Many illustrations and facsimile pages/ Livre / Livre

Boogie-Woogie is said to have developed as a musical entertainment in the saloon bars of Louisiana and Mississippi. It reached a peak in the late 1930's and early 1940's when the famous exponents (including Meade Lux Lewis Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson) made their own classic recordings. Those who try to develop their own boogie Piano-playing quickly discover the technical difficulties of maintaining a mobile and rhythmic left-hand figuration whilst also giving thought to what their right hand is playing. In Boogie Duets this task is thankfully shared as well as the opportunity to improvise.

As part of the Rediscovered Duets Series Gioacchino Rossini's William Tell Overture has been arranged for Piano Duet by Louis Moreau Gottschalk and edited by Weekley and Arganbright.