Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Louis Vierne's organ music with the comprehensive collection "Vierne: Complete Organ Music." Released on February 25, 2022, by Brilliant Classics, this eight-disc set is a testament to Vierne's mastery of the organ, showcasing his compositions that span a wide range of emotions and technical brilliance.
The album features a diverse array of works, including the six organ symphonies, the evocative "Pièces en style libre," and other notable pieces such as the "Communion" and "Allegretto in B Minor." Each track is a testament to Vierne's ability to blend romantic expressiveness with contrapuntal complexity, offering a rich tapestry of sound that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
Wolfgang Rübsam's meticulous performances bring Vierne's music to life with a sensitivity and virtuosity that highlight the composer's unique voice. The recordings, made on the historic organs of La Chiesa Italiana di San Pietro in London, capture the full resonance and grandeur of Vierne's compositions, providing an immersive listening experience.
With a total duration of over four hours and forty-five minutes, this collection is a treasure trove for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to Vierne's music. Whether you are exploring the dramatic symphonies or the intimate pieces, each note is a journey into the heart of Vierne's musical genius.
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Tracks
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: I. PréambuleLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: II. CortègeLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: III. ComplainteLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: IV. ÉpitapheLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: V. PréludeLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: VI. CanonLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: I. PréludeLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: II. FugueLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: III. PastoraleLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: IV. Allegro vivaceLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: V. AndanteLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 14: VI. FinalLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: I. AllegroLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: II. ChoralLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: III. ScherzoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: IV. CantabileLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: V. FinalLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Triptyque, Op. 58: II. CommunionLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Triptyque, Op. 58: I. MatinesLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Triptyque, Op. 58: III. Stèle pour un enfant défuntLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro maestosoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: II. CantilèneLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: III. IntermezzoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: IV. AdagioLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: V. FinaleLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Allegretto in B Minor, Op. 1Louis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Communion, Op. 8Louis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: VII. MéditationLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: VIII. Idylle mélancoliqueLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: IX. MadrigalLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: X. RêverieLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: XI. DivertissementLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre I: XII. CanzonaLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 32: I. PréludeLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 32: II. AllegroLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 32: III. MenuetLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 32: IV. RomanceLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 32: V. FinalLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Verset fugué sur 'in exitu Israël'Louis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Marche triomphale du centenaire de Napoléon I, Op. 46Louis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre II: XIII. LégendeLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre II: XIV. ScherzettoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre II: XV. ArabesqueLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre II: XVI. ChoralLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 livre II: XVII. LiedLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47: I. GraveLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47: II. Allegro molto marcatoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47: III. Tempo di scherzo ma non troppo vivoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47: IV. LarghettoLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47: V. FinalLouis Vierne, Wolfgang Rübsam
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