Carson Cooman is many things musical-organist and Composer in Residence at the Memorial Church, Harvard University; writer, critic and consultant, concert organist, and above all a highly prolific composer of music in a wide variety of genres, from orchestral to song. His organ compositions come in many styles, from liturgical models, to substantial secular pieces such as his organ symphonies, preludes and fugues. On this album a range of works, most composed in 2017-9, which are ideal for the rich and atmospheric sound of the chosen instrument. Erik Simmons is a superb organist, making his 13th Cooman organ album for Divine Art. He is again playing the wonderful 'Sun Organ' of St. Peter &Paul, GÃ¶rlitz, recorded through the Hauptwerk system.

Tracklist:

Trilogy On B-A-C-H, Op. 1240: I. March
Trilogy On B-A-C-H, Op. 1240: II. Meditation
Trilogy On B-A-C-H, Op. 1240: III. Fantasia
Eternal City, Op. 1220: I. Mystic Prelude
Eternal City, Op. 1220: II. Fire Dance
3 Voluntaries, Op. 117: No. 1, Slow
3 Voluntaries, Op. 117: No. 2, Joyful
3 Voluntaries, Op. 117: No. 3, Moderate
Introitus In D, Op. 1274
Rhapsody In A, Op. 1248
Sonatina No. 5, Op. 1276: I. Fanfare
Sonatina No. 5, Op. 1276: II. Prayer
Sonatina No. 5, Op. 1276: III. Toccata
2 Contrasts, Op. 1282: No. 1, Sharagan
2 Contrasts, Op. 1282: No. 2, Madrigal
Acclamatio, Op. 1279
Radegund Variations, Op. 1227

UPC: 809730520020
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 2.14.20
Format: CD

Cooman / Simmons - Eternal City (CD)