Mary Preston - Organ Odyssey (2012)
Artist: Mary Preston
Title: Organ Odyssey
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Reference Recordings
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 57:10
Total Size: 218 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Organ Odyssey
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Reference Recordings
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 57:10
Total Size: 218 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. 66 Choral-Improvisationen, Op. 65: No. 59, Nun danket alle Gott (03:55)
2. 24 Pièces de fantaisie, Suite No. 4, Op. 55: No. 4, Naïades (04:49)
3. Organ Sonata in F Minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W 56: I. Allegro moderato (06:15)
4. Organ Sonata in F Minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W 56: II. Adagio (03:09)
5. Organ Sonata in F Minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W 56: III. Andante (03:29)
6. Organ Sonata in F Minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W 56: IV. Allegro assai vivace (03:37)
7. Symphonie gothique, Op. 70: II. Andante sostenuto (05:50)
8. Variations on "America" (08:43)
9. La Nativité du Seigneur: IX. Dieu parmi nous (07:47)
10. Even Song (04:37)
11. Organ Symphony No. 5 in F Minor, Op. 42 No. 1: V. Toccata (04:55)
“OK, so this is the best organ recording of the decade. Big deal? You bet a big deal! I have never heard the full-range of a colossal organ like this one so beautifully integrated top to bottom note and so naturally presented. This is the best of the best. Clarity is stellar. Tambours are perfect. Phase distortion is nonexistent. This would be fabulous in itself if the performances were not so spot on great. The Organ Odyssey from Reference Recordings is a reference recording of the highest caliber. Utilizing the gigantic Lay Family Organ in Dallas and presenting Mary Preston, organist, you will live these eleven selections and as well as hear them in your listening room. The Organ Odyssey is the best organ recording known to me and a must own reference for audiophiles. Truly the organ recording of the decade [unless RR does a sequel] and a true beauty. The Mendelssohn Organ Sonata is worth the entire price! If you play this disk and you hear near sonic perfection your system is also near perfect. A reference disk for keeps! My Highest recommendation!” — Robert H. Levi, Positive Feedback Online
“played with a mixture of joy, enthusiasm, brightness, and superb technical skill that is breathtaking.” — Larry Greenhill, Stereophile
“played with a mixture of joy, enthusiasm, brightness, and superb technical skill that is breathtaking.” — Larry Greenhill, Stereophile