Maurice Duruflé's Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op 7, is a tribute to his friend and colleague Jehan Alain, who died in World War II.
Composer Biography
Maurice Duruflé's professional career as a composer and performer sadly ended in 1975 after a severe car accident.
Composer Biography
Maurice Duruflé, the composer, was appointed organist of St Étienne-du-Mont in 1930, a post he shared with his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier from 1953.
Composer Biography
Maurice Duruflé was known for his meticulous approach to composition, constantly revising his works and producing a small number of high-quality pieces.
Performer Biography
John Scott, the organist on this recording, was Organist and Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral for 14 years before moving to St Thomas Church in New York.
Compositional Technique
Maurice Duruflé used a musical alphabet extension to derive the theme for his Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, similar to how Ravel created his Minuet sur le nom d'Haydn.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maurice Duruflé's music was strongly influenced by Gregorian plainsong, which he tried to reconcile with modern bar-structure.
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