Gaston Litaize - Vierne: 24 Pièces de fantaisie; 24 Pièces en style libre; Symphony No.6 (2021) [4CD]

The work of Louis Vierne, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris and master of the symphonic instrument, is reflected here in all its rich variety: from the poetic Pièces en style libre – in previously unissued recordings appearing here for the very first time – to his final masterpiece, the monumental Sixth Symphony, via the virtuosic and world-famous Pièces de fantaisie. All are performed here on the little-recorded instrument of the Parisian church of Saint-François-Xavier by its organist Gaston Litaize, who studied with Vierne and went on to become a prolific composer himself. The recordings have been remastered in 24-bit/192kHz sound from the original tapes.


Tracks:

CD1
24 Pièces de fantaisie
[1]-[6] Suite No.1, Op.51
[7]-[12] Suite No.2, Op.53

CD2
24 Pièces de fantaisie
[1]-[6] Suite No.3, Op.54
[7]-[12] Suite No.4, Op.55
24 Pièces en style libre, Op.31
[13]-[14] Livre I, Nos.1-2

CD3
24 Pièces en style libre, Op.31
[1]-[10] Livre I, Nos.3-12
[11]-[22] Livre II, Nos.13-24

CD4
[1]-[5] Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.59
[6] Stèle pour un enfant défunt, Op.58 No.3

Personnel:

Gaston Litaize organ