The apostles, Meditation on wood engravings of Lucas Cranach the Elder, organ (4 hands)

Die Apostel, Meditationen nach Holzschnitten von Lucas Cranach dem Älteren

Naji Hakim, born in Beirut in 1955, is one of the most important organists and organ composers of today. He studied with Jean Langlais at the Paris Conservatoire, was organist at Sacré-Coeur in Paris from 1985-93 and then succeeded Messiaen at the Basilica Ste Trinité. He gives concerts all over the world, is professor at the Conservatoire in Boulogne and visiting professor at the Royal Academy in London.His work 'Die Apostel' consists of several meditations for two organists, based on woodcuts of the apostles by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Following the sequence of illustrations, it makes use of chorales and Lutheran and Gregorian chants among others. In the impressive cycle of compositions, Naji Hakim explores the wealth of colours and tonal power of the Romantic organ.

CONTENIDO:

The Saviour
Saint Peter
Saint Andrew
Saint James the Elder
Saint John
Saint Philip
Saint Bartholomew
Saint Thomas
Saint Matthew
Saint James the Younger
Saint Simon and Saint Judas Thaddeus
Saint Matthias
Saint Paul