The Organ Music of Alexandre Guilmant, Volume I: Pieces in Different Styles, 1st Series (Books 1-6)
Author | : Wayne Leupold |
Publisher | : Alfred Music |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 1999-12-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 1457450682 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781457450686 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: French romantic organist and composer Alexandre Guilmant wrote beautiful works for organ throughout his life. This collection, which consists of Books 1-6 of his "Pieces in Different Styles," contains 24 pieces, many for which Guilmant was well known, written primarily for church services. This volume is copied directly from the 3rd Edition of 1892, and contains a wealth of historical information, making it an essential part of the organist’s library. Titles: * Allegretto * Allegro * Amen (Deux) * Andante Con Moto * Cantilene Pastorale * Caprice * Communion No. 1 * Communion No. 2 * Epiphanie * Grand Choeur en Re * Invocation * Iste Confessor * Marche Religieuse * Marche Funebre * 1re. Meditation * 2de. Meditation * Melodie * Noels * Priere en Fa * Priere en Mi-flat * Quasimodo * Scherzo * Verset