"Music for Organ, Brass & Percussion" is a captivating classical music album released in 1990 by the renowned organist Michael Murray, accompanied by the Empire Brass ensemble. This album is a testament to the power and versatility of these instruments, showcasing a diverse collection of pieces that range from the majestic to the contemplative.
The album features 20 tracks, spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, and includes arrangements of works by composers such as Vierne, Telemann, Purcell, and others. Highlights include the grand and dialogic "Six pièces d'orgue: No. 6" and the heroic marches from Telemann's "12 Marches héroiques." The album also showcases Murray's skillful playing on pieces like "The Prayer of Saint Gregory" and "Voluntary on the Doxology," providing a rich and varied listening experience.
Recorded by the esteemed Telarc label, this album is a must-listen for fans of classical music, particularly those interested in the unique and powerful combinations of organ, brass, and percussion. The precise arrangements and the expert performances by Michael Murray and the Empire Brass make this album a standout in the genre. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the depths of this timeless genre, "Music for Organ, Brass & Percussion" offers a compelling journey through some of the most evocative and stirring compositions in the classical repertoire.
Six pièces d'orgue: No. 6, Grand chœur dialogué (Arr. E. Smedvig)Eugène Gigout, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Poème héroïque, Op. 33Marcel Dupré, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Suite française, FP 80: I. Bransle de Bourgogne (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: II. Pavane (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: III. Petite marche militaire (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: IV. Complainte (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: V. Bransle de Champagne (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: VI. Sicilienne (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Suite française, FP 80: VII. Carillon (Arr. Empire Brass)Francis Poulenc, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
Vespers: Deus in Adjutorium (Arr. R. Smedvig)Claudio Monteverdi, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
12 Marches héroiques "Heldenmusik": No. 8, Giocoso, TWV 50:38 (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georg Philipp Telemann, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
12 Marches héroiques "Heldenmusik": No. 4, Tranquilo, TWV 50:34 (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georg Philipp Telemann, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
12 Marches héroiques "Heldenmusik": No. 12, Con spirito, TWV 50:42 (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georg Philipp Telemann, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
The Prayer of Saint Gregory, Op. 62b (Arr. R. Smedvig) [Arr. R. Smedvig]Alan Hovhaness, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Trumpet Tune (Arr. Empire Brass)Jeremiah Clarke, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Voluntary on the Doxology (Old 100th), Z. 721 (Arr. Empire Brass)Henry Purcell, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
The Island Princess: Trumpet Tune - Bell Symphony, Z. 49 (Arr. Empire Brass)Jeremiah Clarke, Daniel Purcell, Henry Purcell, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Feierlicher Einzug, TrV 224Richard Strauss, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods
66 Choral-Improvisationen, Op. 65, Book 6: No. 59, Nun danket alle GottSigfrid Karg-Elert, Michael Murray, Empire Brass
Idoménée: Rigaudon (Arr. J.S. Pilafian)André Campra, Michael Murray, Empire Brass, Robert Woods