Kevin Bowyer - James Cook: Organ Symphony No. 8 "Olympian" & Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian" (2024)

Tracklist

01. Organ Symphony No. 8 "Olympian": I. Soliloquy
02. Organ Symphony No. 8 "Olympian": II. Anglaise
03. Organ Symphony No. 8 "Olympian": III. Pastorale
04. Organ Symphony No. 8 "Olympian": IV. Expansum
05. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": I. Introduzione
06. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": II. Allegro
07. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": III. Allegretto
08. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": IV. Alla marcia
09. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": V. Presto
10. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": VI. Prestissimo
11. Organ Symphony No. 9 "Apollonian": VII. Adagissimo

Divine Art presents two stunning organ symphonies by renowned composer James Cook, performed by the eminent British organist, Kevin Bowyer. Making his debut on the Divine Art label, Bowyer brings to life Cook’s Symphony No. 8 (“Olympian”) and Symphony No. 9 (“Apollonian”), both crafted in 2006 and masterfully orchestrated in 2011. This remarkable recording took place on the majestic organ of Glasgow University Memorial Chapel in 2023. James Cook, a prolific composer born in 1963, studied composition at Oxford University and has since created a vast array of music, including operatic extracts, sacred choral works, and an impressive collection of organ compositions. This new release marks the ninth album of Cook’s music by Divine Art, showcasing his continuous evolution as a composer.

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