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The Garnier Organ Elgar Concert Hall – University of Birmingham
Played by Henry Fairs
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Description
The first recording of the new Garnier organ in the Elgar Concert Hall at Birmingham University played by the organ’s curator, and international concert organist, Henry Fairs. This wide-ranging programme of music from the 17th to 21st centuries exploits the full tonal resources of this wonderful instrument, which is a major contribution to Birmingham’s centre of excellence in organ performing and teaching.
Henry Fairs is Head of Organ Studies at Birmingham Conservatoire, Organist to the University of Birmingham and Honorary Professor of Organ at the University of St Andrews. He was closely involved with the recent installation of the Garnier organ and will be responsible for commissioning a number of new instruments at Birmingham Conservatoire’s new home over the coming years.
Track List
Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major, BWV 564 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
15:43Toccata
6:07Adagio
4:47Fugue
4:48Chorale Fantasia on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland – Nicolaus Bruhns (1665–97)
11:26Versus (2014) – Franz Danksagmüller (b. 1969)* Five Verses on the Chorale Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott
11:49Verse 1
2:24Verse 2
3:07Verse 3
1:32Verse 4
2:43Verse 5
2:05Via Crucis (1979) – Jon Laukvik (b. 1952)
14:141 Grave (Luke 22:42–43)
1:442 Lento (Luke 23:26)
1:343 Vivace (Luke 23:27)
1:274 Tempo giusto (John 19:26–27)
1:105 Frenetico (Matthew 27:35)
0:466 Grave, ma non troppo adagio (Luke 23:43b)
2:537 Molto lento (Matthew 27:54b)
2:008 Vivace assai (1 Peter 1:3)
2:41Four Sketches for Pedal Piano, Op 58 – Robert Schumann (1810–56)
10:48I Nicht schnell und sehr markiert
2:24II Nicht schnell und sehr markiert
2:36III Lebhaft
3:05IV Allegretto
2:43Praeludium in C major, BWV 566a – Bach
10:28*Played on the ‘Small’ (Mitteltönigeswerk) Organ
Production credits
Recorded in the Elgar Concert Hall 28/29 August 2016
Producer and engineer: Gary Cole
Sample audio extracts
Reviews
‘The University of Birmingham has a fine new organ, splendidly displayed in this recording by Henry Fairs, university organist and head of organ studies at the Birmingham Conservatoire.’ The Observer 6 August 2017‘
‘The first Bach is a triumph.’ Organists’ Review December 2017
.’.. a great collection for those of us willing to allow a pipe organ to let its hair (air) down once in a while. Pun intended! ’ Classical Music Sentinel September 2017
‘… superbly played… with moments of sheer joy for the listener… beautifully recorded and presented.’ Sydney Organ Journal Summer 2017-2018
‘The music is certainly colorful, and his treatment is very satisfying. Regent has supplied outstanding sound. Henry Fairs proves to be a master of all styles in this recital.’ American Record Guide January 2018