The Passion of The Christ La Passion du Christ (2004)

Marcel Dupré - Ben van Oosten - Organ Works Vol. 6
Casavant-Organ, Église Saint-Jean-Bapstiste, Montréal
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 195 MB | Full Artwork: 109 MB | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: MDG "Gold" 316 1288-2 | Country/Year: Germany 2004
Genre: Classical | Style: 20th Century, Organ

…In many ways Dupré may be viewed as a 'Paganini' of the organ - being a virtuoso of the highest order, he contributed extensively to the development of technique (both in his organ music and in his pedagogical works) although, like Paganini, his music is relatively unknown to musicians other than those who play the instrument for which the music was written. A fair and objective critique of his music should take into account the fact that, occasionally, the emphasis on virtuosity and technique can be detrimental to the musical content and substance. However, his more successful works combine this virtuosity with a high degree of musical integrity, qualities found in works such as the Symphonie-Passion, the Chemin de la Croix, the Preludes and Fugues, the Esquisses and Évocation, and the Cortège et Litanie…

Marcel Dupré - Ben van Oosten - Organ Works Vol. 6
Casavant-Organ, Église Saint-Jean-Bapstiste, Montréal
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 196 MB | Full Artwork: 109 MB | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: MDG "Gold" # 316 1288-2 | Country/Year: Germany 2004
Genre: Classical | Style: 20th Century, Organ

"…In many ways Dupré may be viewed as a 'Paganini' of the organ - being a virtuoso of the highest order, he contributed extensively to the development of technique (both in his organ music and in his pedagogical works) although, like Paganini, his music is relatively unknown to musicians other than those who play the instrument for which the music was written. A fair and objective critique of his music should take into account the fact that, occasionally, the emphasis on virtuosity and technique can be detrimental to the musical content and substance. However, his more successful works combine this virtuosity with a high degree of musical integrity, qualities found in works such as the Symphonie-Passion, the Chemin de la Croix, the Preludes and Fugues, the Esquisses and Évocation, and the Cortège et Litanie…" ~wikipedia

This is a Great Classical piece for the lovers of classical, as well as the ones who may hate it. These Adagios CDs get beter and better each time there is a new release. I must warn you there some good as well as some bad ones. There is a certain Adagio flavor for everyones.