In his 1922 essay, Henri Mulet expressed his negative views on the excessive use of certain organ features like strings, tremulants, and sub/super-octave couplers, regretting the waning importance of aliquots and mixtures.
Composer Biography
Henri Mulet's teacher, Louis Vierne, described him as one of the 'most brilliant musical personalities' and 'a proficient virtuoso and a very fine improviser'.
Instruments
The Mühleisen organ in the Stiftskirche of Bad Gandersheim, dedicated in 2000 after 18 years of planning, is considered one of the top instruments in Lower Saxony by experts.
Composer Biography
Henri Mulet, the composer, was born in 1878 in the shadow of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris and studied cello, harmony, improvisation, and organ at the Paris Conservatory.
Instruments
The Mühleisen organ was designed to accommodate both baroque and classical organ music, as well as great symphonic organ works, thanks to its expressive, romantic swell.
Performer Biography
Friedhelm Flamme, the organist, holds a doctoral degree in musicology on the compositional work of Friedrich Gulda and is an honorary professor at the Detmold College of Music.
Recording & Production
This recording aims to provide an authentic sound experience, making listeners feel as if they are present in the church, capturing the unique acoustics of the Romanesque basilica.
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