| Marcel Dupré: Passion Symphony Op. 23 (Organ): Organ: Instrumental WorkFormat : Sheet music French organist and composer Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) is also remembered as a significant pedagogue. However his prominence within the Organ repertoire remains absolute with sublime works including his Symphonie-Passion. Dupré studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor where he won prizes for Piano Organ and fugue as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He was a famous Organ virtuoso and was able to perform the entire works composed for the instrument by J. S. Bach from memory. Dupré's Op. 23 the Symphonie-Passionfor Organ ismade up of four movements depicting the life of Christ; 1) The World awaiting the Saviour 2) Nativity 3) Crucifixion and 4) Resurrection. All of the movements display a high degree of virtuosic technique and musical integrity. Dupré's compositions and didactic works remain important to organists today and his Symphonie-Passion is no exception. Instrumentation : Publisher : |