THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS: A VOICE REBORN (BACH,J.S. / FRANCK / MENDELSSOHN / CLEOBURY)

This new recording from King’s College Chapel celebrates a voice reborn: the first surround-sound recording of the famous Harrison & Harrison organ since its once-in-a-generation restoration in 2016. A varied programme of music from Bach to Franck and a newly recorded work by George Baker demonstrates the restored organ in all its glory played by Stephen Cleobury and recorded in high definition and 5.1 surround-sound. The accompanying booklet features some of the best images from the restoration project, a short history of the organ, and comprehensive music notes.

1 Alleluyas Preston, Simon 05:19
Preludes from Das Clavierübung III Bach, Johann Sebastian
2 Wir glauben all’ an einen Go (BWV 680) 03:33
3 Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (BWV 684) 04:35
4 Kyrie, Go , heiliger Geist (BWV 671) 04:16
Organ Sonata, Op. 65, No. 1 in F minor Mendelssohn, Felix
5 I. Allegro moderato e serioso 05:28
6 II. Adagio 03:01
7 III. Andante recitativo 02:50
8 IV. Allegro assai 03:46
9 Resurgam Grace, Harvey 08:22
10 Pièce héroïque (M 37) Franck, César 08:53
Preludes from Das Orgelbüchlein Bach, Johann Sebastian
11 In dir ist Freude (BWV 615) 02:42
12 O Mensch, bewein’, dein’ Sünde groß (BWV 622) 05:14
13 Heut’ triumphiret Go es Sohn (BWV 630) 01:26
14 Procession Royale [World Premiere Recording] Baker, George 04:12