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In Praise of the Organ
(Audio CD)
The Bach Chorale Singers

The Bach Chorale Singers, under direction of William Jon Gray, and organist Marilyn Keiser join to present a program of both unaccompanied and organ-accompanied music of Zoltán Kodály. Dr. Keiser is featured prominently in the work Laudes Organi! (1966) – In Praise of the Organ!, a fantasia on a 12th century Sequence for Mixed Chorus and Organ.

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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label:  PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number:  CD 7027
Length: 69′ 02″
Tracks:  12
Organ: Schlicker / Dobson
Venue: Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana USA
Recorded: 06/07/1998
Released: 12/02/1998
Producer: Frederick Hohman
Notes Author: William Jon Gray
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 12pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077702723

This album and its tracks are available digitally from the following streaming and download sources:
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American Record Guide ”In Praise of the Organ is the title given to this, and it is well chosen, for Indiana University organist Marilyn Keiser plays the pants off of Kodaly’s marvelously colorful writing for the king of instruments.” – Greenfield

Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians
”Both the Pange lingua and the Missa brevis receive absolutely superlative performances from soloists and chorus – and from Marilyn Keiser, who plays the 1959/1996 Schlicker / Dobson organ … Her playing in all four choral-and-organ works is, as always, sensitive and imaginative, her technique is flawless, and she makes excellent use of the registration possibilities on the 102-rank instrument. … This disc is a ”must-buy”! – Victor Hill

The American Organist “… the 87-voiced Bach Chorale, a major community musical force in northern Indiana, responds well to Gray’s impassioned leadership. The famous Valpo Schlicker … sounds importantly improved by the recent Dobson tonal work … Dr. Keiser’s accompaniments are masterful. … choral clarity is superb and the overall aural image broad and well detailed. Two brief, unaccompanied sacred motets provide quiet spacers and contribute to a very successful package of Kodály’s complete works for organ and choir.” – Michael Barone

The American Organist “This is a beautiful and distinguished recording.“ – Vernon Gotwals – Dec 1999

01 • Laudes Organi! (1966) • Fantasia on a 12th century Sequence for Mixed Chorus and Organ • Zoltán Kodály • 19’48”
02 • Veni, veni Emmanuel for Chorus, a cappella (1943) • Zoltán Kodály • 4’52”
03 • Pange lingua for Chorus and Organ (1928-1931) • Zoltán Kodály • 11’58”
04 • Ave Maria for Women’s Chorus, a cappella (1935) • Zoltán Kodály • 2’31”
05 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Introitus • Zoltán Kodály • 3’23”
06 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Kyrie • Zoltán Kodály • 2’25”
07 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Gloria • Zoltán Kodály • 4’10”
08 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Credo • Zoltán Kodály • 5’37”
09 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Sanctus • Zoltán Kodály • 2’21”
10 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Benedictus • Zoltán Kodály • 3′
11 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Agnus Dei • Zoltán Kodály • 5’11”
12 • Missa brevis for Chorus and Organ (1942-44) – Ite missa est • Zoltán Kodály • 3’32”

The Bach Chorale Singers
The Bach Chorale Singers is a major cultural, artistic and educational institution in northern Indiana, dedicated to the teaching, study, practice and performance of a broad range of choral music. Learn more…

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