Pétur Sakari, the organist on this album, began cello lessons at age three and, after hearing an organ recital, insisted his parents get him an organ because the piano lacked pedals.
Composition History
The 'Choral-Improvisation sur le « Victimae paschali »' by Charles Tournemire is a transcription of an authentic 1930 improvisation, meticulously noted down by Maurice Duruflé from a recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on the Great Organ of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, an instrument with a buffet dating back to 1633 and significant modifications by renowned builders like Cavaillé-Coll.
Composer Biography
Charles Tournemire, a master of French improvisation, was a favorite student of César Franck and succeeded him as principal organist of the Basilica Sainte-Clotilde.
Instruments
The Great Organ of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, where this album was recorded, features 4 manuals of 61 notes, a pedalboard of 32 notes, and 89 stops (83 real stops).
Composer Biography
Maurice Duruflé, whose Suite, Op. 5 is featured on this album, was organist of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and also served as assistant to Louis Vierne at Notre-Dame de Paris.
Performer Biography
Pétur Sakari has been recognized as 'Young Artist of the Year' at the Turku Music Festival (2006) and the Lahti Organ Festival (2009), and 'Young Organist of the Year' at the Turku Cathedral and Pori Organ festivals (2010).
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