French organ music from the period of Louis XIV to the Revolution has always held fascination for performers and listeners alike. The kaleidoscope of colours, the rich and varied styles, and the sheer exuberance of the music never fail to captivate. Yet, performance practice of this music has never been fully understood. David Ponsford has spent much of his career studying this repertoire, resulting in his book French Organ Music in the Reign of Louis XIV (Cambridge University Press, 2011). The present series of recordings on the most important historical organs in France is therefore the fruit of many years of research by a seasoned performer whose aim is to combine technical brilliance with intellectual understanding, to bring the music alive with authority and meaning.

Tracklist:

Duo in D minor (Livre de Dijon)
Fugue - Basse de Trompette in F Major (Livre de Dijon)
Duo in F Major (Livre de Dijon)
Trio Ã€ Trois Mains in B-Flat Major (Livre de Dijon)
Fugue in F Major (Livre de Dijon)
Concerto in D Major (Livre de Dijon)-II. Allegro
Concerto in D Major (Livre de Dijon)-III. Gavotte
Concerto in D Major (Livre de Dijon)-IV. Allegro
Duo in a Minor (Livre de Dijon)
Fugue - Gravement in D minor (Livre de Dijon)
Trio - Basse de Cromorne (Livre de Dijon)
Grand Jeux in a Minor (Livre de Dijon)
Concert de FlÃ»te Avec la Voix Humaine (Livre de Dijon)
Dialogue Et Rondeau in G Major (Livre de Dijon)-Dialogue
Dialogue Et Rondeau in G Major (Livre de Dijon)-Rondeau
Air in G minor (Livre de Dijon)
Trio - Giga in a Minor (Livre de Dijon)
Tapage in C Major (Livre de Dijon)

UPC: 0710357646621
Label: Nimbus Records
Release Date: 6.5.26
Format: CD

David Ponsford - French Organ Music From The Golden Age Vol. 9 (CD)