Composer

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Charles Tournemire

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Nov 16, 1929

Average_duration

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12:17

Charles Tournemire's 'L'Orgue Mystique: Cycle de Pâques, suites Nos. 12-25, Op. 56' is a monumental work for the organ, consisting of 14 suites, each containing music for the liturgical year from Easter to Pentecost. The work was composed between 1927 and 1932 and premiered in 1932 at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Paris. The suites are organized according to the liturgical calendar, with each suite containing music for specific days or events within the Easter season. The suites are as follows: Suite No. 12: Easter Sunday Suite No. 13: Easter Monday and Tuesday Suite No. 14: Wednesday and Thursday of Easter Week Suite No. 15: Friday of Easter Week Suite No. 16: Saturday of Easter Week Suite No. 17: Low Sunday Suite No. 18: Second Sunday after Easter Suite No. 19: Third Sunday after Easter Suite No. 20: Fourth Sunday after Easter Suite No. 21: Fifth Sunday after Easter Suite No. 22: Ascension Suite No. 23: Sunday after Ascension Suite No. 24: Pentecost Suite No. 25: Monday and Tuesday of Pentecost The music in 'L'Orgue Mystique' is characterized by its mystical and contemplative nature, with Tournemire drawing on the rich tradition of Gregorian chant and incorporating it into his own unique harmonic language. The music is often highly chromatic and dissonant, with frequent use of modal scales and complex harmonies. Despite its complexity, the music is also highly expressive and emotive, with Tournemire using the full range of the organ's capabilities to create a wide range of textures and moods. The music ranges from quiet and introspective to grand and majestic, with frequent use of dramatic contrasts and sudden shifts in mood. Overall, 'L'Orgue Mystique' is a monumental work that stands as one of the great achievements of 20th-century organ music. Its combination of technical virtuosity, expressive power, and spiritual depth make it a true masterpiece of the genre.

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