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Isabelle Demers, organ
E.M. Skinner Organ, Rockefeller Chapel, University of Chicago, Opus 634
Ernest Macmillan (1893–1973):
1. Cortège Académique
P.I. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, trans. Demers:
2. Act II: Scène
3. Danse des duchesses
4. Danse des baronnesses
5. Danse des comtesses
6. Danse des marquises
7. Farandole, Scène et Danse
Max Reger (1873–1916)
Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue in E minor, Op. 127:
8. Introduction
9. Passacaglia
10. Fugue
Rachel Laurin (b. 1961)
Three Short Studies, Op. 68:
11. Monologue (For Solo Pedal)
12. The Flight of the Hummingbird (Moto Perpetuo)
13. Dialogue of the Mockingbirds (Rondo)
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61, trans. Demers:
14. Scherzo
15. Nocturne
Marcel Dupré (1886–1971)
Prelude and Fugue in B Major, Op. 7, No. 1:
16. Prelude
17. Fugue
Total Time: 70:49
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"A five-star recording that casts a spell on the listener straight away"
Andrew Palmer, Organists' Review
"one of the most expressive organists at work today with a crafted recital delivered with consummate skill."
Michael Quinn, Choir and Organ
"Thrilling"
Donald Hunt, Organ Canada
"a must-have"
Marjorie Johnson, The Journal, AAM
"Excellent"
Peter Sneep, Orgelnieuws
"goes to glorious extremes ... Demers's inspired hands, feet and musical acumen ... Acis captures these performances in vibrant sound: those who listen through speakers should expect their walls to vibrate."
Donald Rosenberg, Gramophone
"Organ and player get a thorough workout . .real organistic excellence"
Marc Rochester, Music Web International
"An unfailing technique and a breathtaking virtuosic display"
Mixtures, Fédération Québécoise des Amis de l'Orgue
"you will need to turn the volume down for loud"
Robert Delcamp, American Record Guide
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