French Masters of the Organ
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Printed: 1998 Author: Michael Murray
Publisher: Yale Univiversity Press ISBN: 0300072910
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Hardcover, 256 pages, (August 1998) Usually ships within 2-3 days.
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Book Description
This engaging book vividly portrays Aristide Cavail-Coll (1811-1899), the greatest and most influential organ builder of his time, and seven French romantic organist-composers who shared a connection to Cavaill_-Coll. Michael Murray discusses the lives and beloved music of these men, their styles and techniques, their times, and differing views about how their music should be played.
Card catalog description
This engaging book discusses the colorful personalities and beloved music of the French romantic organist-composers. The book offers to lovers of French music and culture - and especially to student organists - details of these composers' lives and times and of their styles and techniques.