{"id":2867,"date":"2016-03-19T07:22:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T07:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.larkreviews.co.uk\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2016-03-19T07:22:09","modified_gmt":"2016-03-19T07:22:09","slug":"cdsdvds-march-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.larkreviews.wickedlemon.co.uk\/?p=2867","title":{"rendered":"CDs\/DVDs March 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
J S BACH \u2013 THE ORGELBUCHLEIN<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
JAMES LANCELOT, organ of Durham Cathedral<\/strong><\/span>
\n PRIORY PRCD1139<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

This is a very welcome release. A stand-alone no-frills rendition of the complete organ music from the book presented in order from Advent to Pentecost and concluding with the non-seasonal items.
\nThis is a useful reference work but also a very enjoyable listening experience with James Lancelot in fine form at the Durham organ.<\/p>\n

THE COMPLETE ORGAN SONATAS OF AUGUST RITTER (1811-1885)<\/strong><\/span>
\n MICHAEL HARRIS, Ladegast organ, Kirche Altleisnig, Polditz, Germany<\/strong><\/span>
\n PRIORY PRCD1162<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

The four organ sonatas presented here are of great interest, partly because of the early date of their writing and also because they are mostly unfamiliar to us now. Michael Harris gives fine performances on an organ that is itself an interesting survivor, built in 1868 and now restored, after it was very nearly removed in the 1980s.<\/p>\n

ORGAN SPECTACULAR!<\/strong><\/span>
\n ASHLEY GROTE, organ of Norwich Cathedral<\/strong><\/span>
\n PRIORY PRCD1153<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

I have to confess that I groaned when I saw the contents of this disc, being mostly very well-known items in the organ repertoire. However, I must say, though, that I thoroughly enjoyed the whole CD and was reminded of just how enjoyable many of these pieces are. This CD would make an excellent introduction to the organ but will also be enjoyed by many \u201cold hands\u201d if they are prepared to put prejudice aside and give it a spin! The programme begins with Bach\u2019s Toccata & Fugue in D minor<\/i> & closes with Widor\u2019s Toccata. <\/i>The complete Gothique Suite <\/i>by Boellmann is included. As well as Lefebure-Wely\u2019s Sortie in E flat <\/i>there is his lesser-known Andante: Choeur des voix humaines<\/i>. A welcome new piece is the organist\u2019s own Prelude on Cross of Jesus.<\/i><\/p>\n

GREAT EUROPEAN ORGANS No 98<\/strong><\/span>
\n ANTHONY HAMMOND, organ of L\u2019Eglise St-Vincent, Roquevaire, France<\/strong><\/span>
\n PRIORY PRCD1156<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Sadly this long running series is nearing it\u2019s end. In the meantime we have another release which combines expert playing on a lesser-known organ with interesting modern repertoire. Largely focussing on the art of improvisation this CD has compositions by Naji Hakim and Pierre Cochereau, together with works dedicated to him by Jean Bouvard & Daniel Roth. There is also the organist\u2019s own Improvisation:Triptyque <\/i>and Marius Monnikendam\u2019s Toccate Concertante. <\/i>Excellent!<\/p>\n

THE COMPLETE PSALMS OF DAVID SERIES 2, Vol 9<\/strong><\/span>
\n Choir of SALISBURY CATHEDRAL,\u00a0 directed by David Halls with John Challenger, organ<\/strong><\/span>
\n PRIORY PRCD 1150<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Moving to the choral repertoire we have another series nearing its end. Whilst not having quite the impact on me that the original series did I have been enjoying these releases as they bring further renditions of this staple of the cathedral repertoire, often with unfamiliar chants. Here the Salisbury choir demonstrates its familiarity with this genre in what is a well executed set.<\/p>\n

GREGORIAN CHANT \u2013 MUSIC OF PARADISE<\/span><\/strong>
\n Choir of BUCKFAST ABBEY, directed by Philip Arkwright<\/span><\/strong>
\n PRIORY PRCD1151<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

There is little than I can say to add to descriptions of the beauty of Gregorian chant. Its simplicity and longevity both help to transport the singer and the listener beyond themselves. I really enjoyed this sequence of chant from the mixed voices here give a glimpse of the musical traditions still in place at the abbey. Sublime.<\/p>\n

MESSIAEN \u2013 L\u2019ASCENSION<\/strong><\/span>
\n TOM WINPENNY, Rieger organ of St Giles\u2019 Cathedral, Edinburgh<\/strong><\/span>
\n NAXOS 8.573471\u00a0 (66\u201933)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Tom Winpenny gives an inspiring all-Messiaen recital here. Alongside the title work we also have Diptyque, Offrande au Saint-Sacrament, Prelude, Le Banquet Celeste <\/i>and Apparition de l\u2019Eglise eternelle.<\/i> There is a good rapport between organist and organ and understanding and sensitivity of this music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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