In this second DVD, Michel Chapuis recreates the atmosphere of the inauguration of the 1859 Cavaillé-Coll at Poligny by Lefébure-Wély through improvisation in 19th-century style. He also improvises on the exquisite 1890 Cavaillé-Coll at St-Ouen in Rouen and discusses both organs and improvisation techniques. The improvisations include: Sur les fonds, Crescendo, Pastorale à la manière de Lefébure-Wély, Fugue d’école, Variations sur un thème; Autres variations sur le même thème; Improvisation sur le choral Vater unser in Himmelreich, Toccata, Improvisation sur une chanson basque Argizari ederra, Grand Jeu Classique, Improvisations sur le choral Valet will ich dir geben and Herr Christ, der einig Gott’s Sohn. About 80 minutes, and it includes a 24-page booklet. Note: This DVD will not play on American or Japanese television sets or DVD players (NTSC). However, it will play on a computer which is equipped with a DVD drive and also on European TV (PAL). |
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| Famed organist Michel Chapuis improvises in French classical style on the organs built by Robert and François-Henri Clicquot in 1710 at the Chapelle Royale at Versailles and in 1783 at Souvigny to exemplify his commentary on improvisation, French classical style, notes inégals, ornamentation, expression, registration, etc. The superb sound on the DVD includes a soundtrack of the commentary which may be heard in the original French or with English overdubbing. Note: This DVD will not play on American or Japanese television sets or DVD players (NTSC). However, it will play on a computer which is equipped with a DVD drive and also on European TV (PAL). |
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