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Alexandre Guilmant, James Hammann - Organ Works Of Alexandre Guilmant
Review by Van Fortier
The album "Organ Works of Alexandre Guilmant" is a beautiful collection of organ pieces composed by Alexandre Guilmant and performed by James Hammann. The album features a range of pieces, from lively and energetic to slow and contemplative, showcasing Guilmant's mastery of the organ.
Hammann's performances are exceptional, bringing each piece to life with precision and passion. The album is expertly recorded, capturing the full range of sounds and dynamics of the organ.
Table of Contents
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Marche Nuptiale, Op. 25, No.1 | 6:03 | |
| Intermezzo, Op. 90 | 3:56 | |
| Marche Religieuse On 'Lift Up Your Hands', Op. 15, No.2 | 6:10 | |
| II. Adagio | 3:54 | |
| III. Final | 7:26 | |
| I. Introduction Et Allegro | 9:59 | |
| Caprice, Op. 20, No.3 | 5:21 | |
| Fugue In D Major, Op. 25, No.3 | 4:24 | |
| III. Fuga | 3:43 | |
| I. Preludio | 4:43 | |
| II. Pastorale | 6:42 |
Video
Alexandre Guilmant - Sonate no.2 opus 50 en Ré majeur III. Allegro vivace
Pipe Organ - Adagio, Félix-Alexandre Guilmant
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Composed By | Alexandre Guilmant |
| Organ | James Hammann |
Notes
- Completely Digital Recording.
- 1926 Ernest M. Skinner Organ, OP. 475 Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit.
About Alexandre Guilmant, James Hammann
French organist and composer (12 March 1837 29 March 1911). His father was organ player at the local church St. Nicholas. He was his assistant at the age of 12 and in 1860 he became his successor. In 1871, he went to Paris and became organist in the church Ste. Trinité. In 1894, he founded the 'Schola Cantorum' together with , starting from 1896, he teached organ at the 'Conservatoire Nationale' (the later ) as successor of .
As a composer, he was mainly influenced by the reformists of French organ music, and Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, an influential organ constructor. His compositions can be described as symphonic organ music.
Real Name
- Félix-Alexandre Guilmant
Name Vars
- A. Guilman
- A. Guilmant
- Aleksandrs Gilmāns
- Alex Guilmant
- Alex. Guilmant
- Alexander Guilmant
- F. A. Guilmant
- F. Alexandre Guilmant
- F.A. Guilmant
- Felix Alexander Guilment
- Felix Alexandre Guilmant
- Felix Guilmant
- Felix-Alexandre Guilmant
- Félix Alexandre Guilmant
- Félix Alexandre Guilmant,
- Félix-Alexandre Guilmant
- Guilmant
- Gulmant
- L'Auteur
- А. Гильман
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