Immerse yourself in the resplendent sounds of Notre-Dame Cathedral with Pierre Cochereau's masterful organ recital. Recorded live in the iconic Parisian landmark, this album captures the essence of Cochereau's virtuosity and the grandeur of the cathedral's historic organ. Spanning a diverse repertoire, the collection includes beloved chorales from Bach's Orgelbüchlein, a unique piece in D Minor, and a captivating fugue in G Major. Cochereau's improvisational skills shine through in his rendition of Franz Liszt's Fantasy and Fugue on the choral "Ad nos, ad salutarem undam." The album also features works by other renowned composers, providing a rich and varied listening experience. With a duration of over an hour, this recording offers a comprehensive exploration of Cochereau's artistry and the sublime acoustics of Notre-Dame. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of organ music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Christmas “Où s’en vont ces gays bergers ?”Nicolas Lebègue, Pierre Cochereau
Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book): Choral in C Minor, BWV 610 “Jesu meine Freude”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book): Choral in F Major, BWV 600 “Gottes Sohn ist kommen”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book): Choral in A Minor, BWV 614 “Das alte Jahr vergangen ist”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book): Choral in G Major, BWV 605 “Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book): Choral in F Major, BWV 602 “Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Choral in G Major, BWV 734 “Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Fugue in G Major “alla Gigue”, BWV 577Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Leipzig Chorales: Choral in G Minor, BWV 659 “Nun komm der Heiden Heiland”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Choral, BWV 686 “Aus tiefer Not schrei’ ich zu dir”Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau
Unique Piece in D MinorAntoine Calvière, Pierre Cochereau
Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, Op. 37 No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Pierre Cochereau
Fantasy and Fugue on the choral “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam”, S. 259Franz Liszt, Pierre Cochereau
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