Nivers / David Ponsford- French Organ Music 4 (CD)
French organ music from the period of Louis XIV to the Revolution has always held fascination for performers and listeners alike. The kaleidoscope of colors, the rich and varied styles and the sheer exuberance of the music never fail to captivate. Yet, performance practice of this music has never been fully understood. David Ponsford has spent much of his career studying this repertoire, resulting in his book French Organ Music in the Reign of Louis XIV (Cambridge University Press, 2011). This series of recordings, on the most important historical organs in France, is therefore the fruit of many years of research by a seasoned performer whose aim is to combine technical brilliance with intellectual understanding, to bring the music alive with authority and meaning.
Tracklist:
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Suite du premier ton
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Offertoire en fugue et dialogue
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Three Noëls
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Offertoire sur le chant d'O Filii et Filiae
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Two Elévations
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Les Cloches
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Suite Du Premier Ton
French organ music from the period of Louis XIV to the Revolution has always held fascination for performers and listeners alike. The kaleidoscope of colors, the rich and varied styles and the sheer exuberance of the music never fail to captivate. Yet, performance practice of this music has never been fully understood. David Ponsford has spent much of his career studying this repertoire, resulting in his book French Organ Music in the Reign of Louis XIV (Cambridge University Press, 2011). This series of recordings, on the most important historical organs in France, is therefore the fruit of many years of research by a seasoned performer whose aim is to combine technical brilliance with intellectual understanding, to bring the music alive with authority and meaning.
Tracklist:
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Suite du premier ton
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Offertoire en fugue et dialogue
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Three Noëls
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Offertoire sur le chant d'O Filii et Filiae
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Two Elévations
- Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Les Cloches
- Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers, Suite Du Premier Ton