Description
Edited and published by Otto Depenheuer
The late-Romantic master of Italian opera composers and the church organ – two irreconcilable opposites? Not at all. Originally destined for a career as a church musician by his father (the cathedral organist in Lucca), Puccini also enjoyed performing paraphrases of his works on various organs in his home town in later years. A first volume of organ transcriptions contains works from Puccini’s dramatic as well as purely instrumental works, from dreamy cantilenas to a thrilling ghost hunt. This collection opens up a new field of emotional Italian music from the late Romantic period for the organ. Indulge yourself!
Contents: Melodia Adagietto Preludio [1st act from the opera “Le Villi”] Preludio Scherzo La Tregenda – Ghost Hunt [1st act from the opera “Le Villi”] Preludio Scherzo La Tregenda – Ghost Hunt [1st act from the opera “Le Villi”] Act from the opera “Le Villi”] Adagio Preludio Sinfonico.
“Without a doubt an album that will find its place in organists’ libraries.” [La Tribune de l’Orgue 1/2013]
“The editor has created an attractive volume through a clever selection of works and skilful adaptations, which contains both pieces for the liturgy and veritable treasures for an attractive organ concert. The ‘Ghost Hunt’ is an almost sensational organ piece!” [Church Music in the Diocese of Limburg 1/2013]
