Augustyn Hipolit Bloch - Bloch Plays Bloch (LP)

"Bloch Plays Bloch" is a captivating organ album by Augustyn Hipolit Bloch, originally released on December 31, 1987, under the Pro Viva label. This collection showcases three of Bloch's own compositions, each remastered to bring out the rich, resonant tones of the organ. The album opens with "Fantasia Per Organo" (1953), a piece that demonstrates Bloch's mastery of the organ's expressive capabilities. Next, "Jubilate Per Organo" (1974) offers a more celebratory and uplifting experience, while "Sonata Per Organo" (1954) closes the album with a complex and engaging composition that highlights Bloch's skill as both a composer and an organist. Clocking in at just under 45 minutes, this album is a testament to Bloch's enduring legacy in the world of organ music.