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Giorgio Benati * Langlais: Organ Music Vol. 3 [New CD]

Giorgio Benati * Langlais: Organ Music Vol. 3 [New CD]

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Jean Langlais was born on February 15, 1907, in La Fontenelle, Brittany, France. He became blind from the age of two. Sent to the Paris National Institute for the Blind Youth in 1918, he studied piano, violin, harmony and organ with great blind teachers (among others Albert Mahaut and Andre Marchal). Later on, he entered the Paris National Conservatory of Music in the Marcel Dupre's organ class, obtaining a First Prize in 1930. In 1931, after studying improvisation with Charles Tournemire, he received the "Grand Prix d'Execution et Improvisation des Amis de l'Orgue". He completed his studies obtaining a Composition Prize in Paul Dukas' class at the Paris Conservatory in 1934.In 1945, he became the successor to Cesar Franck and Charles Tournemire at the prestigious organ tribune of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris. He gave countless concerts worldwide, and was a prolific composer. He died on May 8th, 1991 in Paris.Langlais' distinctive style combined traditional harmonies with contemporary techniques. His compositions often feature intricate organ textures and colourful harmonies, influenced by his background as a church musician. Langlais was also known for his use of modes and complex rhythms, which added to the unique character of his music. His works often have a strong emotional intensity and sense of drama, with frequent shifts in mood and dynamics.This is the third volume of the complete organ works includes sonatas, suites, Noels, the Symphony "Alla Webern", and many miscellaneous shorter works.Played by 3 excellent Italian organists: Giorgio Benati, Fausto Caporali and Alessandro Perin. The extensive booklet includes information on the organs used on this album.

Tracklist:

  1. Four Postlude-Postlude I
  2. Four Postlude-Postlude II
  3. Four Postlude-Postlude III
  4. Four Postlude-Postlude IV
  5. Five Meditations on the Apocalypse-I. He Who Has Ears Let Him Hear
  6. Five Meditations on the Apocalypse-II. He Was, He Is and He Will Come
  7. Five Meditations on the Apocalypse-III. Prophetic Visions
  8. Five Meditations on the Apocalypse-IV. Oh Yes, Do Come Lord Jesus Christ
  9. Five Meditations on the Apocalypse-V. Fifth Trumpet
  10. Deuxième Symphonie "Alla Webern"-I. Prélude
  11. Deuxième Symphonie "Alla Webern"-II. Lude
  12. Deuxième Symphonie "Alla Webern"-III. Interlude
  13. Deuxième Symphonie "Alla Webern"-IV. Postlude
  14. Prélude on "Coronation"
  15. Prélude Et Allegro-Prélude
  16. Prélude Et Allegro-Allegro
  17. In Memoriam
  18. Sonate en Trio-Allegro Vivo
  19. Sonate en Trio-Largo
  20. Sonate en Trio-Final, Allegro
  21. Contrastes-I. Glas
  22. Contrastes-II. Allegretto
  23. Contrastes-III. Kyrie
  24. Contrastes-IV. Pièce de Concert
  25. Prélude Et Fugue-Prélude
  26. Prélude Et Fugue-Fugue
  27. Suite Française-I. Prélude Sur Les Grands Jeux
  28. Suite Française-II. Nazard
  29. Suite Française-III. Contrepoint Sur Des Jeux D'anche
  30. Suite Française-IV. Française
  31. Suite Française-V. Choral Sur la Voix Humaine
  32. Suite Française-VI. Arabesque Sur Les Flûtes
  33. Suite Française-VII. Méditations Sur Les Jeux de Fonds
  34. Suite Française-VIII. Trio
  35. Suite Française-IX. Voix Céleste
  36. Suite Française-X. Final Rhapsodique
  37. Poèmes Évangéliques-I. L'annonciation
  38. Poèmes Évangéliques-II. La Nativité
  39. Poèmes Évangéliques-III. Les Rameaux
  40. Suite Baroque-I. Plein Jeu
  41. Suite Baroque-II. Trémolo en Taille
  42. Suite Baroque-III. Dialogue
  43. Suite Baroque-IV. Flûtes
  44. Suite Baroque-V. Dialogues Entre Le Hautbois, Le Bourdon Et Le Nazard
  45. Suite Baroque-VI. Voix Humaine
  46. Suite Baroque-VII. Grand Jeu
  47. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 1 Mode of D
  48. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 2 Mode of a
  49. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 3 Mode of E
  50. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 4 Mode of B
  51. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 5 Mode of F
  52. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 6 Mode of C
  53. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 7 Mode of G
  54. 8 Pièces Modales-No. 8 Mode of G
  55. Trois Paraphrases Grégoriennes-I. Mors Et Resurrectio
  56. Trois Paraphrases Grégoriennes-II. Ave Maria, Ave Maris Stella
  57. Trois Paraphrases Grégoriennes-III. Hymne D'actions de Grces
  58. Noëls Avec Variations-Noël I, Thème Provençal
  59. Noëls Avec Variations-Noël II, "Il Est NÉ Le Divin Enfant"
  60. Noëls Avec Variations-Noël III, "Ihr Hirten, Erwacht" and "Noël Pour L'amour de Marie"
  61. Moonlight Scherzo
  62. B.A.C.H.-No. 1
  63. B.A.C.H.-No. 2
  64. B.A.C.H.-No. 3
  65. B.A.C.H.-No. 4
  66. B.A.C.H.-No. 5
  67. B.A.C.H.-No. 6
  68. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-I. Mater Admirabilis
  69. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-II. Consolatrix Afflictorum
  70. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-III. Regina Angelorum
  71. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-IV. Regina Pacis
  72. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-V. Mater Christi
  73. Offrande A Marie (Offering to Mary)-VI. Maria Mater Gratiae
  74. Trio
  75. Essai (Trial)

UPC: 5028421963624
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 1.9.26
Format: CD