Camille Saint-SaÃ«ns was 17 years of age when he composed his first printed work, the Trois Morceaux, which blends charming melodic creativity with a spiritual character. Louis Vierne's 24 PiÃ¨ces en style libre are unquestionably some of this composer's most successful and popular works. Divided into two collections, these pieces are impressive for their great expressive quality, being evocative of places and people known to Vierne, alluding to musical forms both antique and impressionistic, and ranging in mood from the fiery to the serene. Born in Saronno, Italy, Giulio Mercati began studying music at the age of six under the tutelage of his grandfather, Maestro Lamberto Torrebruno, a representative of an important family of musicians: he then completed his musical studies in organ, composition, and harpsichord under such distinguished musicians as Luigi Toja, Jean Boyer, Olivier Latry, Massimo Berzolla, Bruno Bettinelli, Emilia Fadini and Danilo Costantini. A musician of great versatility, Giulio Mercati is extremely active as a concert performer in Italy and abroad, primarily as an organ and harpsichord soloist, and as a continuo player in many important ensembles.

Tracklist:

3 Morceaux, Op. 1: No. 1, Méditation
3 Morceaux, Op. 1: No. 2, Barcarolle
3 Morceaux, Op. 1: No. 3, Prière
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 1, Préambule
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 2, Cortège
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 3, Complainte
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 4, Épitaphe
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 5, Prélude
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 6, Canon
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 7, Méditation
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 8, Idylle Mélancolique
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 9, Madrigal
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 10, Rêverie
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 11, Divertissement
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 1: No. 12, Canzona
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 13, Légende
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 14, Scherzetto
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 15, Arabesque
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 16, Choral
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 17, Lied
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 18, Marche Funèbre
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 19, Berceuse
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 20, Pastorale
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 21, Carillon Sur La Sonnerie Du Carillon De La Chapelle Du Château D
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 22, Élégie
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 23, Épithalame
24 Pièces En Style Libre, Op. 31, Livre 2: No. 24, Postlude

UPC: 8007144079246
Label: Dynamic
Release Date: 3.18.22
Format: CD

Saint-Saens / Mercati - Harmonium Vs Organ (2pk) (2 CD)