Louis Vierne inhabits a unique place in the development of the Organ Symphony. Following in the footsteps of his teacher, Charles-Marie Widor, Vierne brought the organ symphony to it's pinnacle with his six symphonies, written between 1895 and 1930. Symphonic in style, structure, and form, rather than forces, these solo organ works are exquisite composition examples of the last great late French Romantic organ composer. As the thirty-one movements of these symphonies offer a staggering variety of character, from majestic to whimsical, and from deep despair to unbridled joy; the venues offer an equally broad variety of organs and acoustics. Concert Organist Eric Plutz performs the Complete Organ Symphonies of Louis Vierne superbly and spectacularly on six separate organs around the United States from New York to Texas. This album is the culmination of "The Vierne Project," a series of performances of the complete Vierne organ symphonies in celebration of the composer's 150th birthday in 2020. The University Organist at Princeton University, Eric Plutz is one of only a handful of organists to embark on such a venture. As an organ concert soloist, he has performed on distinguished and historic instruments across the United States and abroad including in Germany, Austria, and France.

Tracklist:

Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: I. Prélude
Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: II. Fugue
Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: III. Pastorale
Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: IV. Allegro Vivace
Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: V. Andante
Symphonie No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 14: VI. Final
Symphonie No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro
Symphonie No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 20: II. Choral
Symphonie No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 20: III. Scherzo
Symphonie No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 20: IV. Cantabile
Symphonie No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 20: V. Final
Symphonie No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro Maestoso
Symphonie No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: II. Cantilène
Symphonie No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: III. Intermezzo
Symphonie No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: IV. Adagio
Symphonie No. 3 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28: V. Final
Symphonie No. 5 In A Minor, Op. 47: I. Grave
Symphonie No. 5 In A Minor, Op. 47: II. Allegro Molto Marcato
Symphonie No. 5 In A Minor, Op. 47: III. Tempo Di Scherzo Ma Non Troppo Vivo
Symphonie No. 5 In A Minor, Op. 47: IV. Larghetto
Symphonie No. 5 In A Minor, Op. 47: V. Final
Symphonie No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 32: I. Prélude
Symphonie No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 32: II. Allegro
Symphonie No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 32: III. Menuet
Symphonie No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 32: IV. Romance
Symphonie No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 32: V. Final
Symphonie No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 59: I. Introduction Et Allegro
Symphonie No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 59: II. Aria
Symphonie No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 59: III. Scherzo
Symphonie No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 59: IV. Adagio
Symphonie No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 59: V. Final

UPC: 195269149772
Label: Affetto Records
Release Date: 8.5.22
Format: CD

Vierne / Plutz - Complete Organ Symphonies (3pk) (3 CD)