Opus 126 Recordings
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Solemn and Celebratory: Andrew Scanlon Plays Fisk Op. 126, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville
The Perkins & Wells Memorial Organ, C. B. Fisk, Opus 126, 2005
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greenville, North Carolina
3 manuals and pedal, 44 voices, 57 ranks, 3,119 pipes
John Cook 1918-1984: Fanfare
Jean Langlais 1907-1991: Mors et Resurrectio from Trois Paraphrases Grégoriennes
Jean-Adam Guilain ca. 1680-1739: Suite du second ton
Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847: Sonata in A Major, Op. 65, No. 3
Maurice Duruflé 1902-1986: Sicilienne from Suite, Op. 5
Herbert Howells 1892-1983: Master Tallis’s Testament from Six Pieces for Organ
Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur 1908-2002: In Paradisum
Louis Vierne 1870-1937: Final from Symphonie No. 1
Notes on This Recording
When this recording was conceived, my desire was to show the versatility of the Fisk organ in St. Paul’s, Greenville, The Perkins & Wells Memorial Organ. Such is the personality of the organ that it is affectionately known as “The Duchess.” While this album certainly makes a generous bow to the French Symphonic “DNA” of this organ, it also affords listeners an opportunity to enjoy the instrument’s ability to interpret a wide variety of literature. The Tuba mirabilis of Opus 126 is singularly exciting among such stops that I have heard anywhere in the United States; it is showcased in John Cook’s Fanfare. Thanks to the expressive lyricism of Opus 126’s color stops, such as the amply voiced flute cornet combination on the Positiv division and the various reeds on each division, even the classical French literature succeeds brilliantly here. It is my hope that you will find “The Duchess” to be as dazzling an organ as do I.
Available at ECMAEF events or for purchase on the following websites:
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greenville, North Carolina
3 manuals and pedal, 44 voices, 57 ranks, 3,119 pipes
John Cook 1918-1984: Fanfare
Jean Langlais 1907-1991: Mors et Resurrectio from Trois Paraphrases Grégoriennes
Jean-Adam Guilain ca. 1680-1739: Suite du second ton
Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847: Sonata in A Major, Op. 65, No. 3
Maurice Duruflé 1902-1986: Sicilienne from Suite, Op. 5
Herbert Howells 1892-1983: Master Tallis’s Testament from Six Pieces for Organ
Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur 1908-2002: In Paradisum
Louis Vierne 1870-1937: Final from Symphonie No. 1
Notes on This Recording
When this recording was conceived, my desire was to show the versatility of the Fisk organ in St. Paul’s, Greenville, The Perkins & Wells Memorial Organ. Such is the personality of the organ that it is affectionately known as “The Duchess.” While this album certainly makes a generous bow to the French Symphonic “DNA” of this organ, it also affords listeners an opportunity to enjoy the instrument’s ability to interpret a wide variety of literature. The Tuba mirabilis of Opus 126 is singularly exciting among such stops that I have heard anywhere in the United States; it is showcased in John Cook’s Fanfare. Thanks to the expressive lyricism of Opus 126’s color stops, such as the amply voiced flute cornet combination on the Positiv division and the various reeds on each division, even the classical French literature succeeds brilliantly here. It is my hope that you will find “The Duchess” to be as dazzling an organ as do I.
Available at ECMAEF events or for purchase on the following websites:
Raven Pipe Organ CDs
Amazon
Pas de Dieu: Music Sublime and Spirited
Janette Fishell, organist
C. B. Fisk organ, Opus 126
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville, NC
On this first recording of the "French symphonic" Fisk organ, Opus 126, Janette Fishell plays a brilliant program that includes the world premiere of Ferko's Livre d'orgue. A superb acoustic also enhances stunning performances of the rarely heard Litaize and Duruflé's masterpiece on "Veni Creator."
César Franck: Prière, op. 20
Louis Vierne: (from Pièces de fantaisie:)
Carillon de Westminster, op. 54, no. 6
Clair de Lune, op. 53, no. 5
Impromptu, op. 54, no. 2
Frank Ferko: Livre d'orgue - World premiere recording!
I. Intrada
II. Basse de Trompette
III. Fugue: In Time of War
IV. Tango: For the Feet
V. Chorale: In Time of Peace
Gaston Litaize: Prélude et Danse Fuguée - World premiere recording!
Maurice Duruflé: Prélude, adagio, et choral varié sur le theme "Veni Creator," op. 4
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
César Franck: Prière, op. 20
Louis Vierne: (from Pièces de fantaisie:)
Carillon de Westminster, op. 54, no. 6
Clair de Lune, op. 53, no. 5
Impromptu, op. 54, no. 2
Frank Ferko: Livre d'orgue - World premiere recording!
I. Intrada
II. Basse de Trompette
III. Fugue: In Time of War
IV. Tango: For the Feet
V. Chorale: In Time of Peace
Gaston Litaize: Prélude et Danse Fuguée - World premiere recording!
Maurice Duruflé: Prélude, adagio, et choral varié sur le theme "Veni Creator," op. 4
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Hommage à Messiaen
La Nativite du Seigneur
Fisk organ of St Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville, NC
Colin Andrews, organ
Olivier Messiaen’s French-Catholic mysticism is reflected in his unique musical vocabulary—it forms the basis of one of the most important organ repertoires of the twentieth century. His “Nativity Suite” is one of the most popular of his early organ works, offering musical meditations on the themes and characters of the Christmas story. Also included is the premiere recording of Lionel Rogg’s Hommage à Messiaen.
Acclaimed organist Colin Andrews presents his own musical homage for the centenary of Messiaen’s birth (2008).
Program Notes
Hommage à Messiaen (1992)—Lionel Rogg (b. 1936) (5:26)
La Nativité du Seigneur (1935)—Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)
La Vierge et l’enfant (7:11)
Les Bergers (7:01)
Desseins éternels (4:48)
La Verbe (11:45)
Les enfants de Dieu (4:12)
Les Anges (3:41)
Jésus accepte la souffrance (5:03)
Les Mages (7:15)
Dieu parmi nous (9:53)
TOTAL TIME: 66:15
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Acclaimed organist Colin Andrews presents his own musical homage for the centenary of Messiaen’s birth (2008).
Program Notes
Hommage à Messiaen (1992)—Lionel Rogg (b. 1936) (5:26)
La Nativité du Seigneur (1935)—Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)
La Vierge et l’enfant (7:11)
Les Bergers (7:01)
Desseins éternels (4:48)
La Verbe (11:45)
Les enfants de Dieu (4:12)
Les Anges (3:41)
Jésus accepte la souffrance (5:03)
Les Mages (7:15)
Dieu parmi nous (9:53)
TOTAL TIME: 66:15
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Les Corps Glorieux
Olivier Messiaen
Colin Andrews, organ
The Perkins and Wells Memorial Organ
C.B. Fisk Opus 126 (2005)
Each of the seven movements of this powerful work presents a musical and theological statement, expressed in Messiaen’s unique musical vocabulary. The haunting opening creates a mystical, mantra-like atmosphere that lays the path for an hour of extraordinarily compelling music.
Colin Andrews, a large Fisk organ, and the acoustics of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC, are the ideal ensemble for Messiaen’s mystical masterpiece.
Program Notes
Les Corps Glorieux: Sept Visions brèves de la vie des Ressuscités
1 | I. Subtilité des corps glorieux 7:17
2 | II. Les eaux de la grâce 3:42
3 | III. L’ange aux parfums 10:53
4 | IV. Combat de la mort et de la vie 16:02
5 | V. Force et agilité des corps glorieux 4:19
6 | VI. Joie et clarté des corps glorieux 6:41
7 | VII. Le mystère de la Sainte Trinité 8:07
8 | Verset pour la fête de la Dédicace 12:22
TOTAL TIME: 69:27
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Colin Andrews, a large Fisk organ, and the acoustics of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC, are the ideal ensemble for Messiaen’s mystical masterpiece.
Program Notes
Les Corps Glorieux: Sept Visions brèves de la vie des Ressuscités
1 | I. Subtilité des corps glorieux 7:17
2 | II. Les eaux de la grâce 3:42
3 | III. L’ange aux parfums 10:53
4 | IV. Combat de la mort et de la vie 16:02
5 | V. Force et agilité des corps glorieux 4:19
6 | VI. Joie et clarté des corps glorieux 6:41
7 | VII. Le mystère de la Sainte Trinité 8:07
8 | Verset pour la fête de la Dédicace 12:22
TOTAL TIME: 69:27
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Messiaen: l'Ascension et la Messe de la Pentecote
Colin Andrews, organ
The Perkins and Wells Memorial Organ
C.B. Fisk Opus 126 (2005)
Colin Andrews, a large Fisk organ, and the acoustics of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC, are the ideal ensemble for Messiaen’s most popular organ work, the Ascension Suite, and his evocative Mass for Pentecost.
Available through the Gothic Catalog.
Available through the Gothic Catalog.