Experience the sacred and historic atmosphere of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris through the masterful organ playing of Pierre Cochereau with "Great Hours of Liturgy at Notre-Dame in Paris." Released in 1977, this album captures the essence of liturgical music, featuring Cochereau's virtuoso performances on the iconic organ of Notre-Dame. The album spans 54 minutes and includes a variety of traditional hymns, chants, and improvisations that showcase Cochereau's deep understanding of liturgical music and his exceptional skill as an organist.
The tracklist is a rich tapestry of sacred music, beginning with the resonant "Bells of the Northern Tower" and "Great Bell," setting the stage for the Gregorian chants and liturgical prose that follow. Highlights include the solemn "Te Deum (Gregorian)" and the joyous "Prose of Easter (Victimae Paschali Laudes)." Cochereau's improvisational skills are on full display in pieces like "Choral in A Minor, BWV 434 ‘Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten’: Tantum Ergo" and the improvised postlude following "Alleluia."
The album also features contributions from the Maitrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, adding a choral dimension to the organ performances. The collaboration between Cochereau and the choir creates a profound and immersive experience of liturgical music as it was traditionally performed in one of the world's most famous cathedrals.
"Great Hours of Liturgy at Notre-Dame in Paris" is a testament to Pierre Cochereau's legacy as one of the most influential organists of the 20th century. His playing is characterized by its technical brilliance, deep spiritual resonance, and innovative approach to improvisation. This album is a treasure for anyone interested in sacred music, organ playing, or the rich musical heritage of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Tracks
Bells of the Northern TowerAnonymous, Pierre Cochereau
Great BellAnonymous, Pierre Cochereau
Te Deum (Gregorian)Anonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
O Filii et FiliaeAnonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Prose of Easter (Victimae Paschali Laudes)Anonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Magnificat (Gregorian)Anonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
O Jesu ChristeJakob van Berchem, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Prose of the Consecration (Jerusalem et Sion Filiae)Joseph Meunier d’Haudimont, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Sancta et Immaculata (Gregorian)Anonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Choral in A Minor, BWV 434 “Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten”: Tantum ErgoJohann Sebastian Bach, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Prose of Pentecost (Veni Sancte Spiritus)Anonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Parisian De ProfundisAnonymous, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Sicut CervusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Pierre Cochereau, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
Alleluia & Improvised PostludePierre Cochereau, Colin Mawby, Jehan Revert, Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Léon Souberbielle, Jacques Marichal
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