Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque organ music with Nicolas de Grigny's "Nicolas de Grigny, Nicolas Lebègue: Écrire le temps." This double album, released on March 20, 2020, under the HORTUS label, spans an impressive 2 hours and 39 minutes, offering a comprehensive exploration of Grigny's masterful compositions. The album features 49 tracks, including intricate fugues, dialogues, and hymns, showcasing Grigny's extraordinary skill in counterpoint and his profound understanding of the organ's expressive capabilities.
Nicolas de Grigny, a French organist and composer of the late 17th century, is renowned for his "Livre d'orgue," a collection of liturgical music that exemplifies the grandeur and complexity of the French classical organ tradition. This album, performed by Nicolas Bucher and the Ensemble Gilles Binchois under the direction of Dominique Vellard, brings Grigny's works to life with meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity.
The album also includes works by Nicolas Lebègue, another prominent French organist and composer of the same era. Lebègue's contributions add further depth and variety to the collection, demonstrating the diverse styles and techniques that flourished during this golden age of organ music.
From the opening "Introït « Laetatum est cor meum »" to the closing "Point d'orgue sur les grands jeux," this album is a journey through the sacred and solemn, the jubilant and the contemplative. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer eager to explore this rich tradition, "Nicolas de Grigny, Nicolas Lebègue: Écrire le temps" offers a captivating and enriching listening experience.
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