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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label: PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number: CD 7227
Length: 75’ 32″
Tracks: 37
Organ: Aeolian-Skinner / Mander
Venue: Princeton University Chapel, Princeton, New Jersey USA
Recorded: 07/16/2008
Released: 11/18/2008
Producer: Frederick Hohman
Notes Author: Frederick Hohman
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 12pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077722721
Journal of Association of Anglican Musicians ”Eric … renders with flash and élan. The sound is remarkably clear and distortion-free at all dynaminc levels.“ – Victor Hill
The American Organist The large instrument, which has endured its share of controversy, is in its element here. It is superbly captured by Pro Organo … Plutz’s extraordinary musicianship and dexterous command allow him to perform the most challenging passages (of which there are many!) with apparent ease. … These performances give the originals a run for their money. What fun! – James Hildreth
The American Record Guide Plutz has programmed some thrilling transcriptions of overtures and rousing orchestral encores … All of these pieces are a joy to listen to. … The heart and sould of the program is the Carnival of the Animals. … The work comes to a close with a brief two-minute finale that joyously includes pulling out all the stops (har-har, I had to say it), including an earth-shaking 32-foot contra-monstrosity. I enjoy every minute of this recording each time I listen, and I recommend it to anyone else who wants a smile on his face. – Schwartz Jan/Feb 2010
01 • Ruslan and Ludmila (Overture) • Mikhail Glinka • 6’18”
02 • Tannhäuser (Pilgrim Chorus) • Richard Wagner. arr. Edwin Lemare • 6’13”
03 • Carnival Overture, Op. 92 • Antonin Dvorak. arr. Edwin Lemare • 11’59”
04 • Thaïs (Meditation) • Jules Massenet • 5’38”
05 • Gayane (Sabre Dance) • Aram Khachaturian • 2’45”
06 • Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo) • Pietro Mascangi • 2’45”
07 • The Bartered Bride (Dance of the Comedians) • Bedrich Smetana • 6’54”
08 • The Carnival of the Animals (Introduction) • Ogden Nash • 29″
09 • The Carnival of the Animals (I. Introduction) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 39″
10 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Lion) • Ogden Nash • 25″
11 • The Carnival of the Animals (Royal March of the Lions) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’41”
12 • The Carnival of the Animals (Cocks and Hens) • Ogden Nash • 14″
13 • The Carnival of the Animals (II. Hens and Roosters) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 52″
14 • The Carnival of the Animals (Cocks and Hens) • Ogden Nash • 32″
15 • The Carnival of the Animals (III. Wild Asses) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 48″
16 • The Carnival of the Animals (Cocks and Hens) • Ogden Nash • 27″
17 • The Carnival of the Animals (IV. Tortoises) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 2’53”
18 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Elephant) • Ogden Nash • 22″
19 • The Carnival of the Animals (V. The Elephant) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’33”
20 • The Carnival of the Animals (Kangaroos) • Ogden Nash • 21″
21 • The Carnival of the Animals (VI. Kangaroos) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’3″
22 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Aquarium) • Ogden Nash • 26″
23 • The Carnival of the Animals (VII. Aquarium) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 2’43”
24 • The Carnival of the Animals (Mules) • Ogden Nash • 5″
25 • The Carnival of the Animals (VIII. Personages With Long Ears) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 54″
26 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Cuckoon in the Wild) • Ogden Nash • 15″
27 • The Carnival of the Animals (IX. The Cuckoo in the Deep Woods) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 3’8″
28 • The Carnival of the Animals (Birds) • Ogden Nash • 40″
29 • The Carnival of the Animals (X. Aviary) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’27”
30 • The Carnival of the Animals (Pianists) • Ogden Nash • 21″
31 • The Carnival of the Animals (XI. Pianists) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’28”
32 • The Carnival of the Animals (Fossils) • Ogden Nash • 39″
33 • The Carnival of the Animals (XII. Fossils) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 1’30”
34 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Swan) • Ogden Nash • 15″
35 • The Carnival of the Animals (XIII. The Swan) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 3’11”
36 • The Carnival of the Animals (The Grande Finale) • Ogden Nash • 34″
37 • The Carnival of the Animals (XIV. Finale) • Camille Saint-Saëns • 2’12”
Eric Plutz, with Prof John V. Fleming
Eric Plutz is University Organist at Princeton University, where he plays for weekly Chapel services, University services and concerts, and where he accompanies the Chapel Choir. Mr. Plutz plans the weekly After Noon Concert Series at the University Chapel. Learn more…
