Composer: César Auguste Franck
Performer: Eric Lebrun
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8554698
Release: 2001
Size: 238 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Pieces for Organ
01. Pastorale in E major, Op. 19, M. 31
Trois pièces en la bémol mineur (from L’Organiste)
02. Fantaisie in A major, M. 35: Andantino
03. Cantabile in B major, M. 36: Non troppo lento
04. Piece heroique in B minor, M. 37: Allegro maestoso
Trois Chorals pour grand orgue, M. 38-40
05. Chorale in E major, M. 38: Moderato
06. Chorale in B minor, M. 39: Maestoso
07. Chorale in A minor, M. 40: Quasi allegro
Here we have a Franck set that is compelling not only because of Naxos’ low cost, but also because of the quality of the performances, informative notes, good recorded sound, and an instrument appropriate for the music itself. The result is both a treat to the ears and a good representation of what it may have been like to hear Franck at his instrument. Naxos gives us thoughtful performances on an exemplary instrument at a very reasonable price.