This is Volume 6 in Centaur's complete traversal of the organ works of Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), performed on classic American organs by Joby Bell. Joby Bell brings to his performances a contagious affability and a keen sensitivity toward increasing an audience's appreciation for organ music. His recital programming demonstrates a varied and interesting repertoire, always enhanced by illuminating program notes designed to emrace all audiences. Bell is featured on several recordings. Born in 1968, Joby Bell attended high school at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied piano with Marian Hahn and Robert MacDonald. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree in organ and piano from Appalachian State University and the Master of Music and Doctor of musical Arts degrees in organ from Rice University.

Tracklist:

Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: I. Allegro Risoluto
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: II. Moderato Cantabile
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: III. Allegro
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: IV. Prélude. Adagio
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: V. Variations. Andante
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: VI. Adagio
Organ Symphony No. 8 In B Major, Op. 42 No. 4: VII. Finale. Tempo Giusto

UPC: 044747376820
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 3.5.21
Format: CD

Widor / Bell - American Classic Widor 6 (CD)