Francesca Massey - The Forgotten Gem (2017)

This is the first commercial recording of this little known organ. In choosing repertoire, the objective was to showcase the diversity of the instrument’s resources. The original Snetzler stops feature largely in the 18th century repertoire whilst the remainder highlights the more recent additions to the specification, and the versatility of the organ as a whole. The hymn tune bearing the name Kings Lynn is featured, as is music by two of the Minster’s former organists – John Jordan and Charles Burney. Francesca Massey is the assistant organist at Durham cathedral and this is her second CD for Priory.

TRACKLIST

01. 6 Hymn-preludes, Book 2: No. 6, King's Lynn
02. Folk Tune
03. Sei gegrüßet, Jesu gütig, BWV 768
04. Organ Voluntary in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 8
05. Messe pour orgue: IIf. Gloria. Récit de tierce en taille
06. 6 Cornet Pieces for Organ: Introduction in E Minor
07. Épiphanie
08. Pastorale for Organ, F. 84
09. Organ Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 60: I. Improvisation. Allegro con brio
10. Organ Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 60: II. Invocation. Grave con duolo
11. Organ Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 60: III. Introduction & Fugue. Allegro assai