{"product_id":"king-of-instruments-1sacd","title":"THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS - Stephen Cleobury, organ (Hybrid SACD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new recording from King’s College Chapel celebrates a voice reborn: the first surround-sound recording of the famous Harrison \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harrison \u0026amp; Harrison organ in King’s College Chapel is, like the College Choir, famous the world over. The organ case with gilded pipework, which surmounts the 16th century screen, is a striking feature of nearly every depiction of the interior of the Chapel, while the instantly recognisable sounds of the instrument have become inextricably associated with those of the Choir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2016, the instrument – including its 4,300 pipes – was removed from King’s College Chapel for the most significant restoration since the 1960s. Just nine months later, the project was completed, with the famous organ secured for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded just a few months after the restored organ was heard in public once more, this album celebrates a voice reborn, with a varied programme of music that shows off this magnificent instrument at its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually for such a busy conductor, Cleobury has remained active as an organist. A former president of the Royal College of Organists, he gives regular performances in the weekly recitals at the King’s Chapel, while his recordings have been championed for their virtuosity and musical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In celebration of this once-in-a-generation restoration, I have chosen a programme of music that makes the most of the instrument’s size, versatility, and the range of subtle colour that it can offer. The six Bach chorale preludes present six different registrations, and are placed on either side of the three substantial romantic works that allow for the full range of the organ to be heard. I am particularly pleased to include the contemporary works by Simon Preston and George Baker – the latter of which is recorded here for the first time.” – Stephen Cleobury\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1    Alleluyas    Preston, Simon     05:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreludes from Das Clavierübung III    Bach, Johann Sebastian    \u003cbr\u003e2    Wir glauben all’ an einen Go (BWV 680)        03:33\u003cbr\u003e3    Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (BWV 684)        04:35\u003cbr\u003e4    Kyrie, Go , heiliger Geist (BWV 671)        04:16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrgan Sonata, Op. 65, No. 1 in F minor    Mendelssohn, Felix    \u003cbr\u003e5    I. Allegro moderato e serioso        05:28\u003cbr\u003e6    II. Adagio        03:01\u003cbr\u003e7    III. Andante recitativo        02:50\u003cbr\u003e8    IV. Allegro assai        03:46\u003cbr\u003e9    Resurgam    Grace, Harvey    08:22\u003cbr\u003e10    Pièce héroïque (M 37)    Franck, César    08:53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreludes from Das Orgelbüchlein    Bach, Johann Sebastian    \u003cbr\u003e11    In dir ist Freude (BWV 615)        02:42\u003cbr\u003e12    O Mensch, bewein’, dein’ Sünde groß (BWV 622)        05:14\u003cbr\u003e13    Heut’ triumphiret Go es Sohn (BWV 630)        01:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14    Procession Royale [World Premiere Recording]    Baker, George    04:12\u003cbr\u003eTotal playing time – 63:37   \u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KING'S COLLEGE CHOIR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49767949074682,"sku":"KGS0020","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/Cover_KGS0020_3000px-800x800.jpg?v=1785333969","url":"https:\/\/classicselectworld.com\/products\/king-of-instruments-1sacd","provider":"ClassicSelect World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}