Lemare: Organ Transcriptions

Gabba, Massimo

95698

Edwin Lemare (1865-1934) was a celebrated English organist and composer, famous for his transcriptions of orchestral works for the organ, which significantly broadened the instrument’s repertoire, offering a new level of expressiveness and complexity.

Lemare’s transcriptions are notable for their ability to capture the essence and dynamism of orchestral compositions, translating them into the rich, multilayered textures of the organ, demonstrating his deep understanding of both the original scores and the organ’s capabilities.

This new recording presents transcriptions of works by Rameau, J.Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Suppé, Bizet, Brahms, Wagner, Liszt and Di Capua (O Sole Mio!).

Played on the Mascioni organ of the Basilica of San Gaudenzio in Novara, a magnificent symphonic organ, perfectly suited for this rich and complex repertoire.

Massimo Gabba is one of the most notable organists of Italy today. He recorded for Brilliant Classics works by Cirri (BC94951), Ritter (BC94846) and transcriptions of works by Handel (BC 94709).

Works:

•Jean-Philippe Rameau: Gavotte from le temple de la gloire, RCT 59
• Johann Strauss: Blue Danube, Op. 314
• Richard Wagner: Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhäuser, WWV 70
• Richard Wagner: Vorspiel from Lohengrin, WWV 75
• Franz Von Suppé: Overture from Poet and Peasant
• Eduardo di Capua: O sole mio
• Sergei Rachmaninoff: Mélodie in E Major
• Georges Bizet: Carmen
• Franz Liszt: Années de pèlerinage II, S.161: I. Sposalizio
• Johannes Brahms: Adagio, Op. 108
• Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80

CD x 1

Brilliant Classics

10/31/24

5028421956985