The choir organ of Notre-Dame de Paris, originally built by Merklin, was entirely rebuilt by organ builder Robert Boisseau in 1968-1970.
Historical Context
The choir organ of Notre-Dame de Paris, though not destroyed by the 2019 fire, was severely damaged by water used by firefighters to save the cathedral.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Béla Bartók, a piano virtuoso, was also deeply interested in piano novices, creating the 'For Children' collection based on Hungarian folk melodies for instrumental pedagogy.
Composition History
The program does not include works explicitly written for flute and organ, even though this combination offers a logical solution for several pieces.
Compositional Technique
The 'Trois Mouvements' by Jehan Alain, originally for flute and piano, were adapted for flute and organ by his sister Marie-Claire Alain in 1975.
Performer Biography
Yves Castagnet, the organist on this album, has been the titular organist of the Notre-Dame de Paris choir organ since 1988, accompanying daily services.
Recording & Production
This album is the only recording dedicated to the choir organ of Notre-Dame de Paris as such, making it an exceptional testimony to its sound before the 2019 fire.
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