Ian Ball performs French symphonic works on Gloucester Cathedral ’s unique, French-influenced organ. Originally constructed in 1666, rebuilt and redesigned by Hill Norman & Beard 1971 this recording captures its rare combination of French Reeds, lush transparent Foundations and bright Mixtures.
Includes Vierne’s Symphony No. 3 and a Cochereau suite transcribed by David Briggs.
Track Listing:
Symphony No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28:
I. Allegro Maestoso - Louis Vierne
Ii. Cantilone - Louis Vierne
Iii. Intermezzo - Louis Vierne
Iv. Adagio - Louis Vierne
V. Final - Louis Vierne
Franck: Fantaisie In A Major - César Franck
Prélude Sur L'Introit De L'Epiphanie - Maurice Duruflé
Regina Coeli, Op. 64 - Marcel Dupré
Suite A La Francaise Sur Les Thèmes Populaires:
Air 'Trimazo' - Pierre Cochereau
Gigue 'Compagnons De La Marjolaine' - Pierre Cochereau
Menuet 'V'La L' Bon Vent' - Pierre Cochereau
Toccata 'Marche Des Rois' - Pierre Cochereau