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Charles Tournemire

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

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36:17

Charles Tournemire's 'Improvisations (5) for organ' is a collection of five pieces for solo organ. The work was composed in 1930 and premiered the same year in Paris. The five movements are titled 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Victimae Paschali', 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Veni Creator', 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Te Deum', 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Victimae Paschali (reprise)', and 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Magnificat'. The first movement, 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Victimae Paschali', is a solemn and contemplative piece that begins with a simple melody played on the organ's pedals. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the use of various stops and registrations, creating a rich and complex texture. The second movement, 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Veni Creator', is a more lively and energetic piece. It begins with a fanfare-like introduction, followed by a lively and rhythmic melody played on the manuals. The piece then builds to a grand climax before ending with a quiet and reflective coda. The third movement, 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Te Deum', is a majestic and triumphant piece. It begins with a grand and powerful introduction, followed by a majestic melody played on the manuals. The piece then builds to a grand climax before ending with a quiet and reflective coda. The fourth movement, 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Victimae Paschali (reprise)', is a reprise of the first movement. However, this time the piece is more elaborate and complex, with the use of more stops and registrations. The final movement, 'Choral-Improvisation sur le Magnificat', is a joyful and celebratory piece. It begins with a lively and rhythmic melody played on the manuals, which is then developed and expanded upon. The piece then builds to a grand climax before ending with a quiet and reflective coda. Overall, Tournemire's 'Improvisations (5) for organ' is a masterful work that showcases the composer's skill and creativity as an improviser. The pieces are characterized by their rich and complex textures, use of various stops and registrations, and their ability to evoke a range of emotions and moods.

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