French Organ Music Vol. 9: Claude Balbastre

Description

The series "French Organ Music of the Golden Age" is devoted to French organ music from the reign of Louis XIV to the French Revolution. It focuses on historical instruments and a repertoire that captivates with its rich palette of colors, stylistic diversity, and sonic richness. This ninth album was produced by David Ponsford, a recognized specialist in keyboard music of the 17th and 18th centuries. His long-standing commitment to the French organ tradition is already evident in his work "French Organ Music under the Reign of Louis XIV." This recording, which presents works by Claude Balbastre from the "Livere de Dijon," combines his extensive research with his performance experience, on one of the most important historical organs in France, the Riepp/Schmid organ of the Saint-Bénigne Cathedral in Dijon.