| Hyperion Records |  |
| Disc No:CDA 66898 | |
| Price: Sek. 175 | Three charismatic French giants of the organ: Widor, who would hold 'salon' parties in his organ loft; Vierne, so committed to his art that he continued to perform literally to the end, dying mid-recital in Notre-Dame; and Dupré, of whom it was declared 'He will be an organist' even as he lay in his cradle. The achievements of these men in the world of sacred choral music are impressive. All of the music on this fantastic recording was originally composed for performance in the church of St-Sulpice, 'one of the noblest structures in Paris', the place which inspired Vierne and Widor to write their awesome Mass settings. Both works call upon two organs, the grand orgue being employed at times to devastating effect. |
| Name:French Cathedral Music | |
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| Order |
| Composer | Opus | Music | Key | Performer |
| Louis Vierne | Op.16 | Messe Solennelle | C Sharp Minor | The Choir Of Westminster Cathedral - James O'donnell |
| Marcel Dupré | Op.9 | Quatre Motets | ||
| Charles-Marie Widor | Op.23 no.3 | Surrexit A Mortuis | ||
| Charles-Marie Widor | Op.36 | Messe Ŕ Deux Choeurs Et Deux Orgues | The Choir Of Westminster Cathedral - James O'donnell Joseph Cullen Grand Organ, Andrew Reid Choir Organ The 'Hyperion' Chorus Of Baritones | |
| Charles-Marie Widor | Op.23 No.2 | Tu Es Petrus | ||
| Louis Vierne | Tantum Ergo | The Choir Of Westminster Cathedral - James O'donnell Joseph Cullen Choir Organ | ||
| Louis Vierne | Ave Maria | |||
| Charles-Marie Widor | Op.18 no.1 | Tantum Ergo | The Choir Of Westminster Cathedral - James O'donnell Joseph Cullen Choir Organ The 'Hyperion' Chorus Of Baritones |