This album, "Flûte et orgue à Notre-Dame de Paris," features Jocelyn Daubigney on flute and Yves Castagnet on the choir organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The program highlights the unique pairing of these instruments, with a repertoire that spans Baroque to 20th-century compositions.
The recording includes Jehan Alain's "Trois Mouvements," originally for flute and piano, reimagined for flute and organ, emphasizing rhythmic vitality and harmonic innovation. Hermann Schroeder’s neo-classical "Sonate" reflects a dialogue between flute and organ reminiscent of Baroque sonatas. Pieces by Bartók and Godard offer contrasting moods, from the Hungarian folk-inspired simplicity of Bartók's "For Children" to the salon elegance of Godard's "Idylle."
Selections from Gluck, Telemann, Krebs, and Handel take listeners back to the Baroque era, showcasing the expressive capabilities of flute and organ in works like Gluck's serene "Orphée" excerpt and Handel's vibrant "Sonate en fa majeur."
This recording, made in 1992 and reissued in 2024, serves as a tribute to the choir organ of Notre-Dame before its damage in the 2019 fire, capturing the instrument's rare and magical sound.
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