Contratrombone64
Admiral of Fugues
Having owned the Ben van Oosten set of the Vierne symphonies for a while, all played on magnificent French organs. I side stepped my comfort zone and purchased an American set ... thinking it wouldn't be anywhere near as good in sound and interpretation. But, my god, was I wrong. The wonderful Newberry Organ at Yale University with Jean Martin at the console is a force to be reckoned with.
For me, his tempi are perfect, slightly faster than van Oosten's and possibly due to the slightly less reverberant accoustic of Yale's hall. I just love them and love the sound of the wonderful organ, it's just so French (at least Martin's use of stops is). Anyone else know this sublime cycle?
For me, his tempi are perfect, slightly faster than van Oosten's and possibly due to the slightly less reverberant accoustic of Yale's hall. I just love them and love the sound of the wonderful organ, it's just so French (at least Martin's use of stops is). Anyone else know this sublime cycle?