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NetLab -> Forums -> Music -> Classical music -> Topic: Louis Vierne, Jean-Pierre Leguay - Messe Solennelle, Missa Deo Gratias (2007) [FLAC] Louis Vierne, Jean-Pierre Leguay - Messe Solennelle, Missa Deo Gratias (2007) [FLAC], Maitrise Notre-Dame de Paris, Philippe Lefebvre - Grand Orgue, Jean-Pierre Leguay - Grand Orgue, Yves Castagnet - Orgue de Choeur |
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Posted: 25-12-2008, 23:20
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Louis Vierne (1870 - 1937) Messe solennelle, pour deux orgues et choeur, Op.16 (1900) Jean-Pierre Leguay (b.1939) Missa Deo Gratias, pour soprano solo, choeur mixte, deux orgues, deux trompettes, deux trombones et percussions (en executant) (2000) Label: Hortus, 055 Year: 2007 Performers: Philippe Lefebvre - Grand Orgue Jean-Pierre Leguay - Grand Orgue Yves Castagnet - Orgue de Choeur Maitrise Notre-Dame de Paris Nicole Corti - conductor The two pieces to make up this disc are closely related to life at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Composed 100 years apart, both show that the Mass and its liturgical text are an endless source of inspiration. Louis Vierne's Messe solennelle for two choirs and organ was premiered in 1900, exactly 100 years before Jean-Pierre Leguay's Missa Deo Gratias but have in common that they both drew their inspiration from one of the world's major spiritual centres. Leguay's Missa was originally written for children's choir, mixed choir and two organs but has later been replaced by a solo soprano in place of the children's choir. Yet another highly stylish and well presented release from the French label, Editions Hortus. And, yes, it does feature yet another recording of the Vierne Messe Solenelle. This is the first, as far as I know, to be recorded in the room for which it was intended, and the combination, and, especially, the contribution of the organs makes for compelling listening. Among the current crop of recordings of the Messe Solennelle, this scores highly. The organ-playing is top drawer, Philippe Lefebvre especially in his element at the grand orgue. And if the large mixed choir isn’t quite up the to standards of Westminster Cathedral on Hyperion, it scores much higher than the Toulouse ensemble ‘Les Elements’ featured on the Temperaments/Radio France recording with Michel Bouvard playing the St Sernin Cavaille-Coll. If the choir is all-important, then Westminster Cathedral is the one to have. If the organ has to be French on the other hand then it’s a straight fight between this and the Festivo recording featuring Christine Kamp playing the utterly sublime Cavaille-Coll in Rouen. The Notre-Dame organ is a little less authentic of course, post-Cochereau, though still stunning in its own way. My choice would be for the present recording, but only just; the more fluid tempi seem to me a touch more natural. Actually, go out and buy both, neither will disappoint and the contrast between the organs is fascinating. Another element which may colour your choice however, might be the coupling. While the Festivo release is part of a cycle of Vierne’s organ works, the present coupling, Jean Pierre Leguay’s Mass, is a very different kettle of fish; highly atonal, making stunning use of the space for which it was written, and featuring improvisatory elements in the grand-orgue part. This won’t, in short, be for everyone. The sheer drama of the Sanctus, with its enormous dynamic contrasts between the soprano solo, and the tom-toms on the one hand, and the enormous organ tutti (plus brass) discords on the other is, in any case, breathtaking. Leguay’s 6 to 8 part, highly complex, choral writing and imaginative use of the brass instruments greatly adds to this colourful work. As with everything produced by Hortus this is highly recommendable. My only gripe is that, at under 55 minutes, the CD is seriously short. A shame then, that the opportunity wasn’t taken to allow another mass for two organs and choir to be heard. A good example might have been the work by Leonce de Saint-Martin, who was after all titulaire of the grand-orgue between Vierne and Leguay.   LOG
This post has been edited by kgkk on 25-12-2008, 23:23 |
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