A Harmonium at Christmas
Posted: 24 Dec 2021 10:13
Hi
My c.1856 Alexandre Harmonium returned from a restoration recently. I recorded a couple of items on it for a virtual recital for the Coventry & Warwickshire Organists' Association - and also set up a video camera and uploaded the 2 items I played to You Tube (the full recital is also on my YT channel for those who might be interested). Both pieces are by French organist/composer Alexandre Guilmant. First up is a quiet piece based on a French Noel.
The second piece is based on a Polish carol. The melody is the one sung in this country to "Infant Holy" - but I suspect Guilmant had rather different lyrics in mind!
Enjoy.
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.
My c.1856 Alexandre Harmonium returned from a restoration recently. I recorded a couple of items on it for a virtual recital for the Coventry & Warwickshire Organists' Association - and also set up a video camera and uploaded the 2 items I played to You Tube (the full recital is also on my YT channel for those who might be interested). Both pieces are by French organist/composer Alexandre Guilmant. First up is a quiet piece based on a French Noel.
The second piece is based on a Polish carol. The melody is the one sung in this country to "Infant Holy" - but I suspect Guilmant had rather different lyrics in mind!
Enjoy.
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.