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Dances of Life and Death [CD]

William Whitehead | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (7 Mar 2005)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Chandos
  • ASIN: B0007SK9M4
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 529,253 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  1. 3 Danses, AWV 119 x: No. 1. Joies - 7:03£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. 3 Danses, AWV 119 x: No. 2. Deuils danse funebre pour honorer une memoire heroique12:02Album Only
Listen  3. 3 Danses, AWV 119 x: No. 3. Luttes 4:30£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Aria, AWV 120 8:08Album Only
Listen  5. 2 Danses a Agni Yavishta, AWV 61: No. 1. Allegro - 1:08£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. 2 Danses a Agni Yavishta, AWV 61: No. 2. Pas vite 3:33£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Variations sur l'hymne Lucas creator, AWV 29: Variations sur l'hymne Lucis creator, AWV 29 4:46£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. 3 Danses for Orchestra, Op. 6: 3 Danses, Op. 6: Danse lente 8:50Album Only
Listen  9. Litanies, AWV 100 4:34£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Le jardin suspendu, AWV 63 6:17£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Prelude et fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 (use): Prelude 6:50£0.59  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Prelude et fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 (use): Fugue 5:37£0.59  Buy MP3 

Product Description

Alain : Trois Danses (1937-40) - Variations sur l'hymne 'Lucis Creator' (1932) - Litanies (1937) - Duruflé : Danse lente (1932) - Prélude et Fugue sur le nom D'Alain, Op. 7 (1942) / William Whitehead, orgue

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new venture.....for me 24 Mar 2008
By D. KNIGHT
Format:Audio CD
As a relative novice to organ music, this disc was very much an experiment for me. That is it was not Bach, Guilmant, Widor, Buxtehude etc. It is so difficult when you are discovering a new avenue to your musical interests, just where do you spend your well earnt pounds. Spend them here is the answer, this was for me a disc that was instantly a hit (no second or third listen needed). Do not let the title 'life & death' place any sombre overtones on your judgement.

A wonderful recording, it is clear and bright, well weighted, with a great acoustic signature. I am not clever enough to know wether this recording is correct musically. However for me it was handled with great precision and dexterity. If I may be so crude, it had a great 'bounce' to it. The registrations were well thought out, (although on an instrument this size, it was never going to be a lack of choice).

A disc that will keep appearing at the top of the play pile. Enjoy
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4.0 out of 5 stars A dramatic and exciting performance 17 Feb 2006
By William Burn VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
At first sight the two composers on this disc seem disproportionately represented, at least if their fame were to be the mark by which such things are judged. Durufle's reputation has lasted well, based very justly on such works as his Requiem and the Organ Suite. Alain, in contrast, has fared less well, perhaps because his death during the defense of Paris in World War II cut short the time during which his fame might have grown.

On the other hand, Alain was by far the more prolific of the two composers, and this disc delivers a satisfying overview of his greatest works for the organ. Durufle's contribution consists of his tribute to the former composer, in the form of the Prelude and Fugue on the name Alain.

Alain's compositional pallette is wonderfully broad; at its most energetic in the Litanies and yet perfectly calm in the Jardin Suspendu. The Trois Dances are virtuosic pieces and a real thrill to listen to.

William Whitehead is an exceptionally talented organist, and he possesses technique and knowledge in abundance where this repertoire is concerned. At the console of what can only be described as a beast of an instrument in Auxerre Cathedral (most of the pipework seems to be horizontal, and very loud), he conjures up excitement in great measure, and yet still finds quieter, more reflective registrations where necessary.

If you've enjoyed music by Durufle, Messian, Dupre or any other French composer of the 20th century, this disc is highly to be recommended, and for lovers of the organ it really ought not to be missed.

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