Vierne: Symphonie No 1 | John Challenger, Salisbury Cathedral
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Published 2021-11-07
Recorded back in the spring of 2021 when the cathedral was still closed to visitors, here is Louis Vierne's first symphony for organ. Completed in 1899, this symphony is a fine example of Vierne's earlier style, with the clear influence of Franck and Widor behind it. It's the only one of Vierne's six symphonies to be made up of six separate movements (rather than five), and unlike many of the later symphonies, it is not cyclic in style; rather, each of the six movements has complete thematic independence. The grand final movement is very well known, but the whole symphony itself is well worth a listen too.
0:00 [Contents]
0:32 Prélude
8:29 Fugue
13:45 Pastorale
22:02 Allegro vivace
26:33 Andante
33:31 Final
All Comments (6)
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Listening to this wonderful performance again John ,you are just so gifted Thank you again.
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Thank you so much John - this is a stunning performance. Absolutely riveting - wonderful registration, tempi, expression. And all paired with truly wonderful videography and photography. Top shelf. 😊
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All your videos and recordings are wonderful. Salisbury is on the list of organs to see. This was superb playing and great videography to go along with the music. Love seeing the cathedral and all the various pipe work especially the 32’ Double Open Diapason. Thank so much for these videos.
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What a joy to hear you bring your wonderful gifts to this magnificent work! Thank you so much for sharing this with us in its entirety, John -- and I send you my deep respect for all the beauty you create, and heartfelt best wishes for your continued success, health, and happiness in every way!
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Absolutely soul stirring as usual John Thankyou so much for such stirring heart rendering music you do take me back to the Great St Johns days.
