Louis Vierne (1870-1937) studied privately with César Franck and was appointed titulaire organist at Notre-Dame (Paris) in 1900. Numerous concert tours throughout Europe and the USA made him well-known outside France. His pupils included Marcel Dupré whose pupil Thierry Escaich has worked on this edition.
Vierne’s organ works are masterpieces of organ music and firmly established in the virtuoso organ repertoire. In particular, Vierne took the form of the organ symphony to new stylistic heights and had a decisive influence on the development of the art of organ playing worldwide.
- Evaluation of all available autograph manuscripts, first printed editions and previously unpublished letters
- Editorial clarification superseding the long-standing international correction lists
- Critical commentary (Fr/Eng/Ger) and foreword (Fr/Eng/Ger) with detailed performance practice tips
- Numerous illustrations and facsimile pages
"This edition is highly recommended for use by organ students, organ teachers, and church organists alike."
(CrossAccent 2011, vol. 19, No 1)
- ISMN: 9790006535880 (M006535880)
