De Grigny, Gloria from Livre d'orgue, Gerard Adriaanse, Silbermann organ Saint-Thomas Strasbourg

Gerard Adriaanse, edited live recording concert October 18th, 2023 (complete concert recording • Concert Silbermann org... ):
Program
1 Gloria, Nicolas de Grigny (1672 - 1703):
a) Et in terra pax a 5
b) Fugue
c) Duo
d) Récit de Tierce en taille
e) Basse de Trompette ou de Cromorne
f) Dialogue
Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703) was organist in Paris and Reims during his short life. He published his Livre d'orgue in 1699, aged 27. None other than Johann Sebastian Bach wrote the score, which shows his admiration for De Grigny. The Livre includes a 'Messe pour orgue'. De Grigny's music fits seamlessly with the instrument and is therefore ideal for showing the richness of the sound of the organ in all facets.
1. Et in terra pax ('peace on earth'). The melody sounds in the pedal.
2. In the very short Fugue, which starts in unison with the theme, the theme sounds 10 times, of which 5 times in the reversal (mirrored, rising instead of descending). A little masterpiece!
3. The Duo is a playful two-part interplay between the right hand on an 8-foot third combination and the left hand on a 16-foot tierce combination.
4. The Récit de Tierce en Taille is De Grigny's best-known composition. It is a very melodious piece, with the tierce register soloing in tenor position.
5. As the name implies, here is a tongue work solo in the bass, partly very virtuoso, with great leaps, and richly decorated.
6. The Dialogue is a vibrant dialogue between the magisterial Grand jeu (Grand-orgue) and the more light-hearted Petit jeu (Positif).