Olivier Latry, the organist on this album, believes the organ is the 'soul' of the Philharmonie de Paris due to its intrinsic connection with the venue.
Recording & Production
Olivier Latry was assisted by his wife, Shin-Young Lee, during all the recording sessions for this album.
Instruments
The Philharmonie de Paris organ was designed to allow for unprecedented blending between the organ and an orchestra, with a flexible dynamic range from ppp to f.
Instruments
The Philharmonie de Paris organ, built by Rieger Orgelbau, is a modern 21st-century instrument designed to create a unique sound based on French tradition.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Voyages', refers to the journey listeners can take through time, space, and imagination by rediscovering familiar music through the unique sound of the Philharmonie de Paris organ.
Compositional Technique
The transcriptions on this album require immense imagination from both the transcriber and the performer in choosing registrations, which is the art of mixing organ stops.
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