Bach, Price et al: Hazel Is Back! The Wright Organ Restored / Whitten

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Label
Gothic
Release Date
November 4, 2022
Format
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      Jehan Alain, Johann Sebastian Bach, Pamela Decker, Jeanne Demessieux, Marcel Dupre, Maurice Durufle
    • PERFORMER
      Emma Whitten, David Ball
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 04, 2022
    • UPC
      000334933821
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      G-49338
    • LABEL
      Gothic
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
    Works
    1. Litanies, AWV 100

      Composer: Jehan Alain

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    2. 12 Chorale Preludes on Gregorian Themes Op. 8: No. 3. Attende Domine

      Composer: Jeanne Demessieux

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    3. Prelude et fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7

      Composer: Maurice Duruflé

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    4. Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582: Passacaglia

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    5. Flores del desierto: II. Espuelita

      Composer: Pamela Decker

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    6. 3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 7: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in G Minor

      Composer: Marcel Dupré

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    7. Trumpet Tune

      Composer: Frederick Swann

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    8. Retrospection (An Elf on a Moonbeam)

      Composer: Florence Beatrice Price

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    9. Variations on an Easter Theme

      Composer: John Rutter

      Performer: Emma Whitten, David L. Ball

    10. 5 Preludes for Christmas, Op. 35: No. 2. Es ist ein Ros entsprungen

      Composer: Margaretha Christina de Jong

      Performer: Emma Whitten

    11. Variations on Sine Nomine

      Composer: John Weaver

      Performer: Emma Whitten


Emma Whitten performs on the re-envisioned and restored Hazel Wright Organ in Christ Cathedral’s fresh acoustical space. “Every time I play The Hazel Wright Organ, I discover something new - it is truly a joy to play! I’m thrilled that the music on this recording showcases the entire instrument, from exquisite solo colors to the breathtaking power of full organ.”

Emma Whitten is an accomplished organist specializing in early Baroque and contemporary repertoire. Dr. Whitten serves as Associate Organist at Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral) in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange County, California. As Associate Organist, Emma plays for major liturgies at the Cathedral and accompanies the Diocesan Choir. Emma also acts as Music Coordinator at the historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in San Diego, and maintains a private teaching studio in Oceanside, California. Emma holds degrees in organ performance from the University of Notre Dame (2009), University of Kansas (2011), and Arizona State University (2014), where she received her D.M.A. studying with Kimberly Marshall.