 Stephen Tharp's newest CD release for JAV features the world-famous 1738 Christian Muller organ at the Church of St. Bavo in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The landmark instrument, the most photographed in the world, was played by Mozart, Handel, Liszt and Brahms, and remains the centerpiece of the biannual Haarlem Organ Improvisation Competition and Academy. Stephen Tharp demonstrates the organ's brilliance and color with music spanning several centuries. The release includes a booklet about the music, the instrument and the artist. Buxthehude: Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV 142 Bach: Trio Sonata in E Minor, BWV 528 Bruhns: Praeludium in G Major Bohm: Vater Unser in Himmelreich (a 2 Claviers et Pedal) Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 Liszt: Ave Maria von Arcadelt, S. 659 Vierne: Feux follets from Fantasy Pieces Alain: Variations sur un theme de Clement Jannequin (1936) Peeters: Toccata, Fugue and Hymne on Ave Maris Stella (1935) Audio Samples  Alain: Variations sur un theme de Clement Jannequin Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 |
