This page lists all recordings of Organ Symphonies Nos. 1-6 (complete), by Louis Vierne (1870-1937) on CD. Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Vierne: Works for Organ Vol.1 ‘The Six Symphonies’
Vierne, L: | Organ Symphonies Nos. 1-6 (complete) |
Pierre Labric (organ of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse) In the early 1970’s, Teleson, a company in Rouen, convinced Louis Vierne to record, without a contract, a considerable number of works by Vierne. Amongst these were the symphonies, which ended up being sold to the Musical Heritage Society in the US and left to gather dust. Transferred from vinyl these marvelous recordings are available again, and for the first time on a French label. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Vierne, L: Organ Symphonies Nos. 1-6 (complete)
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Vierne, L: | Organ Symphonies Nos. 1-6 (complete) |
(3 CDs for price of 2) "Superbly insightful..…truly distinguished, compelling and unquestionably authoritative performances;
Filsell has phenomenal technique." The Gramophone “Vierne's six organ symphonies have very uneven representation in the catalogues. Most popular by far is the Third; and for 10 years the only widely available box-set was Ben van Oosten's (Dabringhaus und Grimm). In many ways this set was pretty well ideal, the only drawback being his lack of flair in the big toccata-like movements (such as the finale of No 1). Now Jeremy Filsell has brought just that kind of flair and panache to this set, recorded, interestingly, on the same instrument as Oosten's set.
It sounds quite different, though. The sound engineers have produced an altogether warmer and more all-embracing sound, giving the quieter movements (such as the enchanting Menuet of the Fourth Symphony) plenty of space to reveal their charms, while handling the monumental pleno in such a way that it still sends shivers down the spine without ever becoming overwhelming. The music, too, may be the same but Filsell seems to have a better sense of the musical architecture, especially in the later and more remote symphonies. As a result he convinces that the relative neglect, especially of the Fourth Symphony, is unwarranted; it may not be easy to communicate this music but it can be done and Filsell does it wonderfully.
The booklet-notes are exceptionally pretentious but all in all, Filsell has done both Vierne and discerning organ-lovers a great service.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “Filsell, famously untroubled by technical demands, concentrates on wringing every last drop of sonority in deeply-felt, idiomatic performances.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2005 “…Jeremy Filsell has… flair and panache… he has convinced me that the relative neglect, especially of the Fourth Symphony, is unwarranted; it may not be easy to communicate this music but it can be done and Filsell does it wonderfully.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2006 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Vierne: Complete Organ Works
Vierne, L: | Organ Symphonies Nos. 1-6 (complete) Pièces de fantaisie, 1st suite, Op. 51 Pièces de fantaisie, 2nd suite, Op. 53 Pièces de fantaisie, 3rd suite, Op. 54 Pièces de fantaisie, 4th suite, Op. 55 Messe basse, Op. 30 Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 (complete) Messe basse pour les Défunts, Op. 62 Trois Improvisations Triptyque, Op. 58 Verset fugué sur "In exitu Israël" Allegretto, Op. 1 Prélude funèbre, op. 4 Communion, op. 8 Prélude |
9 discs for 5.5 “Ben van Oosten’s performances cannot be too highly praised. He is deeply committed, has a wonderful ear for sonority and detail.. And every performance creates the thrill and spontaneity of live musicmaking, while the recording of all three organs is magnificent.” Penguin Guide | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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