Voices of French Organists' Experience: Words of Great French Organists of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

The article discusses the book "Voices of French Organists' Experience," which compiles primary sources about French organists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The volume includes essays, articles, interviews, and transcripts translated into English for the first time by John R. Near and Rollin Smith...

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Publicado en:Notes Vol. 81; no. 3; pp. 541 - 545
Autor principal: CREAN, DAVID
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Music Library Association Inc. Mar2025
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Sumario:The article discusses the book "Voices of French Organists' Experience," which compiles primary sources about French organists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The volume includes essays, articles, interviews, and transcripts translated into English for the first time by John R. Near and Rollin Smith. The collection primarily focuses on organists like Charles-Marie Widor, Alexandre Guilmant, and their students, offering insights into their lives, works, and contributions to the French organ school. The book provides valuable information for researchers interested in the history of organ music and the cultural context of Paris during that period.