Credits:

Vierne(1870-1937)

Description:

The complete piano works of Louis Vierne, known for his majestic organ works. In this second volume of the series, we hear a variety of pieces centering on the "12 Preludes," which Vierne began composing in 1914, at the outbreak of World War I. Each of the "12 Preludes" has a symbolic title, and many of them are romantic in nature. Each of the "12 Preludes" has a symbolic title, and most of them are romantic, but many of the titles are pessimistic and the tone is dark, reflecting his mental and physical exhaustion from the increasingly violent wartime situation and the treatment he received for glaucoma, which was worsening at the time. The next piece, "Solitude," was written in 1918. It is impressive for its sad tone, which expresses his despair at the loss of his brother, René, an organist, and his eldest son, Jacques, in the war. Other pieces include the posthumously published "Pieces for Piano, Op. 49," titled "Zarathustra Speaks," and the nostalgic "Yale for Dancing. As in the first collection, it is performed by Brazilian pianist Sergio Monteiro. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 1. Prologue: Maestoso
2.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 2. Tendresse: Andante
3.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 3. Pressentiment: Agitato
4.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 4. Souvenir d'un jour de joie: Allegro molto appassionato
5.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 5. Nostalgie: Andante con moto
6.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 6. Par gros temps: Largo - Allegro molto
7.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 7. Evocation d'un jour d'angoisse: Poco lento
8.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 8. Dans la nuit…: Grave
9.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 9. Supreme appel: Allegro molto agitato
10.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 10. Sur une tombe…: Molto lento e sostenuto
11.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 11. Adieu: Moderato piu tosto lento
12.Douze Preludes, Op. 36~No. 12. Seul…: Molto maestoso
13.Solitude, Op. 44~I. Hantise
14.Solitude, Op. 44~II. Nuit blanche
15.Solitude, Op. 44~III. Vision hallucinante
16.Solitude, Op. 44~IV. La Ronde fantastique des revenants
17.Piece pour piano, Op. 49, 'Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra'
18.Air a danser
19.Airs de danse~No. 2. Le vieux berger
20.Airs de danse~No. 3. Les Esprits de la nuit