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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label: PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number: CD 7097
Length: 70′ 23”
Tracks: 12
Organ: Aeolian-Skinner
Venue: The Riverside Church in the City of New York, New York USA
Recorded: 02/27/1997
Released: 10/01/1997
Producer: Frederick Hohman
Notes Author: Timothy Smith
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 8pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077709722
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Christianity and the Arts “Timothy Smith is a worthy successor in a long line of distinguished organists who have graced the services of this landmark church. His innate musical approach to each work is matched by a secure technique and rhythmic verve that communicate immediately with the listener.” – Morgan Simmons
The American Organist “… this record makes the Riverside organ sound suitably grand, and Mr. Smith sounds thoroughly at home.” – Vernon Gotwals
The American Record Guide “The romantic moments – a fine Howells and Jongen, and a simple but effective Harris arrangement of the Elgar – are especially rewarding on this instrument. Rich string and solo stops supply the organist with an embarrassment of riches.“ – Metz – May/June 1998
The Gramophone “…splendid performances of thoroughly enjoyable music on a mighty organ.”
01 • Sinfonia from Cantata 29 • Johann Sebastian Bach • 4’11”
02 • Psalm-Prelude Opus 32, No 1 • Herbert Howells • 7’14”
03 • Symphony in G minor, Op 42 No 2 – Allegro • Charles-Marie Widor • 8’53”
04 • Symphony in G minor, Op 42 No 2 – Adagio • Charles-Marie Widor • 8’6″
05 • Symphony in G minor, Op 42 No 2 – Final • Charles-Marie Widor • 6’24”
06 • Prière from Quatre Pieces, Opus 37 (1911) • Joseph Jongen • 9′
07 • Sonata in F, Opus 65, No 1; I – Allegro moderato e serioso • Felix Mendelssohn • 5’27”
08 • Sonata in F, Opus 65, No 1; II – Adagio • Felix Mendelssohn • 2’59”
09 • Sonata in F, Opus 65, No 1; III – Recit • Felix Mendelssohn • 3’24”
10 • Sonata in F, Opus 65, No 1; IV – Allegro • Felix Mendelssohn • 3’31”
11 • Nimrod, from Enigma Variations, Opus 36 • Sir Edward Elgar, arr. Harris • 3’55”
12 • Cortège et Litanie, Opus 19 (1921) • Marcel Dupré • 6’37”
Timothy Smith
THE ARTIST (This artist biographical sketch was current as of the original release date of this recording.) Organist Timothy Smith accepted the appointment as Director of Music and Organist of New York’s famed Riverside Church in July, 1992, leaving the music staff of Trinity Church, Wall Street, where he had served since 1989 Learn more…
