Vierne: Organ Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 3 for organ, in F sharp minor, Op 28
Composed by Louis Vierne
Performed by Bruno Mathieu

2. Symphony No. 6 for organ, in B minor, Op 59
Composed by Louis Vierne
Performed by Bruno Mathieu

Vierne: Organ Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6, Music, Louis Vierne, Bruno Mathieu, Classical, Classical Composers, Keyboard, Music for Keyboard

Vierne: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4
Average customer rating:

Disappointing and rushed interpretation

Vierne: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4

Manufacturer: Meridian
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003XAV
Release Date: 1992-07-22

Tracks:

Sym No.3 In f#, Op.28: Allegro Maestoso
Sym No.3 In f#, Op.28: Cantilene (Andantino Moderato)
Sym No.3 In f#, Op.28: Intermezzo (Allegretto Non Vivo)
Sym No.3 In f#, Op.28: Adagio (Quasi Lento)
Sym No.3 In f#, Op.28: Final (Allegro)
Sym No.4 In g, Op.32: Prld (Quasi Lento)
Sym No.4 In g, Op.32: Allegro (Allegro Risoluto)
Sym No.4 In g, Op.32: Menuet
Sym No.4 In g, Op.32: Romance (Adagio Molto Espressivo)
Sym No.4 In g, Op.32: Final

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing and rushed interpretation.......2002-10-12

Listening to this CD makes me think that David Sanger was late to catch a plane when he sat down at the organ to record these symphonies. Rather than explore the nuances of the works, he marches briskly through in as no-nonsense a manner as he can muster.

The result is not necessarily offensive to the ears, but it leaves a lot to be desired. I compared the timing of the 3rd Symphony to another recording I have, and Sanger's rendition is about 4 minutes faster...quite a bit, considering that the work is only about 30 minutes in length.

Tracks:

Allegro Maestoso
Cantilene
Intermezzo
Adagio
Final
Introduction Et Allegro
Aria
Scherzo
Adagio
Final

Customer Reviews:

Really Stunning Late-Romanticist French Organ Music!.......2002-11-04

This is an excellent disc of two of Vierne's six organ symphonies which he wrote for the Caivalle-Coll organs of France's late-Romanticist Catholic revival (ca. 1890s-1930s). Stunning and spooky in the Decadent manner.

Average customer rating:

Outstanding
A good CD, but could be better.
Phenomenal Recording

Organs of Duke Chapel

Manufacturer: Gothic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003J9Q
Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals
Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29
Grand Choeur dialogue
Hymn to Joy
Rondeau
Variations on Simple Gifts
Fantasy in G major
Water Music: Allegro Maestoso from the Water Music
Water Music: Minuet and Trio from the Water Music
In dir ist Freude (In thee is gladness)
Meditation on Adoro te devote
Les Cloches de Hinckley
Crown Imperial
Toccata from Symphony No. 5

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2004-09-09

This is an outstanding CD of the two large organs of Duke Chapel. The Aeolian organ is very orchestral while the Flentrop organ is modeled after typical Dutch organs. I especially enjoyed the first three selections. The Grand Choeur is very well performed, and so is the Sinfonia to Cantata 29. However, there are times when it seems that the organ is a bit too powerful. I also enjoyed the performer's arrangement of "In thee is Gladness". I would recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys listening to organ music or anyone who visits the chapel in person but does not get the opportunity to hear the organs in person!

A good CD, but could be better........2002-11-13

I felt that the pieces played on the Flentrop organ were really nice, a testament to that famous Dutch organbuilder, but the pieces played on the Aeolian organ did not live up to my expectations. I think it might have been a bad placement of the microphones or the wrong type. It was an interesting contrast between the two organs but I felt that the Aeolian was not up to the challenge. I also did not like the final piece, the Toccata by Widor. This piece is played frequently and as such many organ lovers here it many, many times. Consequently, I think I have become an expert as to which recordings are good and which are bad. The Flentrop is a large organ but was not constructed with French Romantic music in mind and so really sounds out of place, especially in the pedal department. With out any 32' stops and manual stop action, as well as not being voiced in the French style, it is kind of hard to get the correct effect. A good CD, but could be better.

Phenomenal Recording.......2000-08-21

Gothic's reputation for wonderful recordings of church music, particularly organ music, will only be enhanced by this CD of music by Duke organist David Arcus. Dr. Arcus's excellent improvisational skills shine through in this unique and diverse combination of organ pieces, including a few of his own arrangements.

Dr. Arcus brings forth the best qualities of each instrument as well, and playfully interprets oft-recited pieces to give them newness and to emphasize the genius of their composers.

I have innumerable organ recordings, including most of the best recitalists of the twentieth century, but this is truly the best.

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