History Of the Organ, Volume 4: The Modern Age
by Various Artists
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DVD Details
- Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
- Released: November 18, 2008
- Originally Released: 1997
- Label: Arthaus Musik
Performers, Cast and Crew:
Directed by | Nat Lilenstein | |
Music Performer: | Gustav Leonhardt & Ton Koopman | |
Composition by | Olivier Messiaen |
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Description by Arthaus Musik:
AN EXCITING HISTORY OF THE UNIQUE INSTRUMENT
The organ is one of the oldest, most complex and most glorious musical instruments known to men. This four part series outlines the history of this magnifi cent instrument, ranging from the beauty of the sound to the wealth of music written for it, and encompassing not only the craftsmanship involved in building such a complicated (and often ornate) structure, but also the wonderful settings in which these instruments now reside.
The organ is one of the oldest, most complex and most glorious musical instruments known to men. This four part series outlines the history of this magnifi cent instrument, ranging from the beauty of the sound to the wealth of music written for it, and encompassing not only the craftsmanship involved in building such a complicated (and often ornate) structure, but also the wonderful settings in which these instruments now reside.
VOLUME 4
Tracing the organ's development, from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day, this episode visits France and Switzerland. The impact of changes in society, tastes and musical styles, as well as technological advances, are examined and illustrated with music by Gherardeschi, Reger, Franck, Alain and Messiaen.
Tracing the organ's development, from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day, this episode visits France and Switzerland. The impact of changes in society, tastes and musical styles, as well as technological advances, are examined and illustrated with music by Gherardeschi, Reger, Franck, Alain and Messiaen.
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