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Sketches & Improvisations in the French Tradition (Audio CD) Wilma Jensen

Wilma Jensen plays Sketches and Improvisations in the French Tradition, from Alexander Russell, Philip James, Louis Vierne and Charles Tournemire on the Casavant organ of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee.

Released as a Digital Audio Compact Disc.

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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label:  PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number:  CD 7186
Length: 69′ 56″
Tracks:  11
Organ: Casavant
Venue: St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee USA
Recorded: 02/16/2003
Released: 12/05/2003
Producer: John J. Uhl
Notes Author: Dr. James Mellichamp
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 8pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077718625

This album and its tracks are available digitally from the following streaming and download sources:
SPOTIFY
PANDORA
APPLE MUSIC
NAXOS MUSIC LIBRARY
One must be subscribed and logged-in at Naxos Music Library for the Naxos link to work.

Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians ”This disc opens with the St. Lawrence Sketches of Alexander Russell (1880-1953) which, half a century ago, were a staple of the organ recital repertory… but have now largely been set aside. The music is essentially programmatic in content, but when played with sympathy and integrity, as Wilma does play them, they are well worth hearing. … Wilma plays exquisitely. … The playing is consistently idiomatic and fresh,and the sound is excellent.” – Victor Hill

The Living Church “Wilma Jensen’s latest recording captures the rhapsodic sound-world of early 20th-century organ masters, featuring works inspired by the ambience of French churches and their organs, of rich color and intense power. … the 1986 Casavant organ is convincingly French-toned for the program at hand. Jensen revels in its coloristic opportunities… Jensen is one of our country’s finest recitalists. Her interpretations here are committed in character and faultless in execution.” – Jeffrey Smith

01 • St. Lawrence Sketches: I. The Citadel at Quebec • Alexander Russell • 6’52”
02 • St. Lawrence Sketches: II. The Bells of St. Anne de Beaupré • Alexander Russell • 6’24”
03 • St. Lawrence Sketches: III. Song of the Basket-Weaver • Alexander Russell • 3’26”
04 • St. Lawrence Sketches: IV. Up the Saguenay • Alexander Russell • 6’58”
05 • Méditation à Sainte Clotilde • Philip James • 7’51”
06 • Cinq Improvisations: I. Petite rapsodie improvisée • Charles Tournemire, trans. Maurice Duruflé • 4’7″
07 • Cinq Improvisations: II. Cantiléne improvisée` • Charles Tournemire, trans. Maurice Duruflé • 4’21”
08 • Cinq Improvisations: III. Improvisation sur le “Te Deum” • Charles Tournemire, trans. Maurice Duruflé • 6’52”
09 • Cinq Improvisations: IV. Fantasie-Improvisation sur l’“Ave maris stella” • Charles Tournemire, trans. Maurice Duruflé • 10’35”
10 • Cinq Improvisations: V. Fantasie-Improvisation sur le “Victimae Paschali” • Charles Tournemire, trans. Maurice Duruflé • 8’24”
11 • Méditation • Louis Vierne • 4’6″

Wilma Jensen
Wilma Jensen is known as one of the most distinguished concert artists of her generation. Under the representation of Phyllis Stringham Concert Management, she has performed recitals and presented workshops and master classes throughout the United States. Learn more…