Alexandre Pierre François Boëly (1785-1858) was a great pedagogue whose organ music features harmonically exquisite, perfectly proportioned Romantic sound.
Composer Biography
Claude Balbastre (1724-1799) was a keyboard virtuoso known for his technically brilliant, evocative, and playful Classical music.
Critical Reception
The organ music of Balbastre and Boëly is considered rarely heard repertoire, but this recording aims to demonstrate its high merit.
Album & Artwork
This album features French organ music by A. P. - F. Boëly and C. - B. Balbastre, performed by French organist Maxime Heintz.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording was built by Charles Le Royer and is located in the collegiate church Saint Sauveur in Grignan.
Performer Biography
Maxime Heintz, a French organist, performs on 'his' restored period organ in Grignan in the south of France for this recording.
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