Albert Bolliger Vol.6 – Historische Orgeln in Frankreich (Audio CD+Booklet)

Orgues Historiques de France – Historic Organs in France
Orgues Levasseur – La Flèche | Prytannée Militaire National, La Flèche

Product Information

• UPC: 798981300607
• Catalog Number: Sinus 3006
• Label/Publisher: Sinus-Verlag AG
• Product Type: Compact Digital Audio Disc (DDD) with Illustrated Booklet
• Booklet: 32 pages (German, French, English)
• Format: Digital Audio CD
• Country of Manufacture: CH – Kilchberg, Switzerland
• Released/Produced: 2009

Overview

"Albert Bolliger Vol.6 – Historische Orgeln in Frankreich" invites you on an extraordinary musical journey into the heart of French Baroque organ craftsmanship. Focusing on the majestic instruments of La Flèche—built by Ambroise Levasseur in 1640 and showcased at the Prytannée Militaire National—this volume presents a superb collection of organ works. Interpreted by Albert Bolliger, the album features compositions by Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, an anonymous composer (c. 1725), Mathieu Landes, Jean-François Dandrieu, Claude-Bénigne Balbastre, and François d’Agincourt. This historically significant recording is accompanied by an illustrated 32‑page booklet in German, French, and English that offers invaluable insights into the organ’s heritage and repertoire.

English Overview

Discover a masterfully curated audio collection that revives the resplendent sounds of 17th–18th century French organs. From the lively “Simphonie in D” by Lebègue to the reflective “Offertoire in g” by Dandrieu and the expressive “Carillon des Morts” by Balbastre, every piece is rendered with precision and passion by Albert Bolliger. This volume is an essential acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of historic organ music and French cultural heritage.

French Overview – Aperçu

Plongez dans une collection audio magistralement choisie qui fait revivre les somptueux sonorités des orgues françaises des XVIIe–XVIIIe siècles. De la dynamique « Simphonie in D » de Lebègue à l’émouvant « Offertoire in g » de Dandrieu, sans oublier le poignant « Carillon des Morts » de Balbastre, chaque pièce est interprétée avec précision et passion par Albert Bolliger. Ce volume est un incontournable pour les collectionneurs et passionnés de musique d’orgue ancienne et de patrimoine culturel français.

Product Features

• Historical Authenticity:
  • Presents historic organ masterpieces as recorded on the magnificent organs of La Flèche.
• Curated Repertoire:
  • Includes works by composers such as Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue, Mathieu Landes, an anonymous composer (c. 1725), Jean-François Dandrieu, Claude-Bénigne Balbastre, and François d’Agincourt.
• Multilingual Booklet:
  • A richly illustrated 32-page booklet (in German, French, and English) provides extensive background, analysis, and translations of the texts.
• Superior Digital Quality:
  • Recorded and mastered by Tonmeister Viggo Mangor, ensuring every nuance of these historic performances is captured with clarity.
• Collector’s Edition:
  • An indispensable volume for connoisseurs of French Baroque organ music and historic instrument recordings.

Track Listing

La Flèche

1. Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue (c. 1631–1702) – Simphonie in D … 3:16
2. Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue (c. 1631–1702) – Élévation in G … 3:07
   3–7. Anonym (c. 1725) – Suite in d … 7:35
3. Mathieu Landes (1660–1725) – Rondeau … 2:49
   9–13. Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682–1738) – Offertoire in g … 10:33
4. Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682–1738) – O Filii et Filiae … 8:09
5. Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682–1738) – Noël: Marchons marchons gaiement … 2:45
6. Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682–1738) – Noël de Saintonge … 2:42
7. Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (1727–1799) – Trio … 3:16
8. Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (1727–1799) – Air … 3:18
9. Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (1727–1799) – Carillon des Morts … 4:05
   20–25. François d’Agincourt (c. 1680–1738) – Pièces de 6° ton … 7:39

Total Playing Time: Approximately 60:49

Interesting Facts

• A Feast for the Senses:
  • Reflect on a lavish Régence buffet of intricate towers, atlantes, cherubs, and exquisitely gilded clear-voiced elements—the very ambience from which this divine music arises.
• Inspired Interpretation:
  • Albert Bolliger’s interpretations breathe life into each historic composition, revealing both the regal and the divine qualities of the organ music.
• Scholarly Insight:
  • The accompanying booklet, enriched by texts from Jean-Claude Ménard and translations by Prof. Dr. François Widmer and Peter Palmer, contextualizes the musical and architectural splendor of these organs.

English Interesting Facts

• The organs at La Flèche, built by Ambroise Levasseur in 1640, have witnessed centuries of French history, with their music described as “divine by its royalty— or royal by its divinity.”
• The recorded repertoire spans an impressive historical spectrum, offering an auditory panorama of French Baroque organ artistry.

French Interesting Facts – Faits Intéressants

• Les orgues de La Flèche, construites par Ambroise Levasseur en 1640, ont traversé des siècles d'histoire française et leur musique est décrite comme « divine par sa royauté – ou royale par sa divinité ».
• Le répertoire enregistré couvre un vaste éventail historique, offrant un panorama sonore de l’art de l’orgue baroque en France.

Publishers & Credits

• Production: Sinus-Verlag AG, CH-8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland
• Tonmeister: Viggo Mangor
• Texts: Jean-Claude Ménard, Albert Bolliger
• Translation: Prof. Dr. François Widmer (French) and Peter Palmer (English)
• Graphic Design: Erich Rebstein
• Manufacturing Details: As printed on the record label
• Series: Part of the "Historische Orgeln in Frankreich" series

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