Description

Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 "Organ", Francis Poulenc: Organ Concerto, Samuel Barber: Toccata Festiva - The Philadelphia Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach, Olivier Latry (organ) / Ondine Hybrid Disc 2007 / ODE 1094-5

UPC 761195109458

Product Details

Label: Ondine – ODE 1094-5
Format: Hybrid, Multichannel, Album
Country: Europe
Released: February 2007
Genre: Classical

Overview

This spectacular hybrid disc offers a trio of monumental works for organ and orchestra, featuring performances by the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenbach, with Olivier Latry on the organ. The album includes Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3 "Organ", which showcases the power and grandeur of the organ in conjunction with a full orchestra. Poulenc’s Organ Concerto in G Minor, rich in emotional depth and playful contrasts, and Samuel Barber’s Toccata Festiva, a vibrant and exhilarating composition, round out the album’s offerings. The hybrid disc’s high-definition multichannel sound captures the full spectrum of these magnificent works, particularly the striking contributions of the organ.