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Description: | A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the installation of the 1911 Murray M. Harris organ in Saint James in-the-City (LA). Acclaimed recitalist Todd Wilson demonstrates the organ's exceptional range of colors and dynamics. His program includes two Widor Symphonies, Reubke's virtuosic Sonata, Franck's Chorale in E Major, and settings of hymns and chants well-known to Anglican musicians. Murray M. Harris (1866-1922) is generally regarded as "the Father of Organ building in the West." This Murray M. Harris organ, now extensively restored and rebuilt, arrived at Saint James in-the-City in April of 1995. This is the first commercial recording. Todd Wilson is head of the Organ Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music, Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, and Curator of the E.M. Skinner organ at Cleveland's Severance Hall. James Buonemani has been Organist & Director of Music for Saint James in-the-City, Los Angeles, CA, since 1995. A summa cum laude graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the Westminster Choir College. And he holds the title of Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, acknowledging his extraordinary contributions to the musical life of the Episcopal Church.The "Murray M Harris Organ / Various" CD from Gothic Records is a captivating collection that showcases the grandeur and unique tonal palette of the historic Murray M. Harris organ, an instrument renowned for its rich sound and significant place in American organ-building history. This compilation brings together a diverse selection of works performed by various accomplished artists, each highlighting different aspects of this magnificent instrument?s capabilities?from lush romantic textures to intricate baroque passages. The repertoire spans several musical periods and styles, offering listeners an immersive journey through the expressive possibilities of pipe organ music.
Gothic Records is highly respected within classical music circles for its dedication to high-quality recordings, particularly those featuring organs and choral ensembles. With decades of experience, Gothic has built a reputation for capturing both rare instruments and exceptional performances with clarity and authenticity.
As this is a mixed-artist recording focused on stylistic variety rather than individual performers or composers, it serves as both an introduction to the Murray M. Harris organ's legacy and a testament to the versatility found within organ literature across eras. |
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