Christopher Herrick, an internationally acclaimed concert organist, invites you to experience the grandeur and majesty of Popular Organ Music from Westminster Abbey. Recorded in 1988 at the iconic Westminster Abbey, this album is a testament to Herrick's exceptional skill and the abbey's renowned organ. The collection features a diverse range of compositions, from Bach's iconic Toccata and Fugue in D Minor to the festive Noël Suisse and the intricate Organ Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor. Herrick's masterful performances bring out the full power and subtlety of the organ, making this album a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and inspiring organ music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's duration of 54 minutes makes it a perfect addition to your classical music collection.
(C) 1988 Meridian Records
Tracks
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
3 Rhapsodies, Op. 7Camille Saint-Saëns, Christopher Herrick
Suite Gothique, Op. 25: IV. ToccataLéon Boëllmann, Christopher Herrick
Organ Symphony No. 5, Op. 42: V. ToccataCharles-Marie Widor, Christopher Herrick
Livre de Noëls: XII. Noël SuisseLouis-Claude Daquin, Christopher Herrick
Livre de noëls: No. 4, Allons voir ce divin gageJean-François Dandrieu, Christopher Herrick
12 Pièces Nouvelles pour Orgue: VII. NoëlThéodore Dubois, Christopher Herrick
Deuxième Offertoire sur des NouvellesAlexandre Guilmant, Christopher Herrick
Livre de Noëls, Op. 60: Livraison 3 No. 4, Noël brabançon in E MajorAlexandre Guilmant, Christopher Herrick
Livre de Noëls, Op. 60: Livrasion 2 No. 1, Introduction et variations sur un Ancien noël polonaisAlexandre Guilmant, Christopher Herrick
Organ Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 42: III. Final. Allegro assaiAlexandre Guilmant, Christopher Herrick
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