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Brilliant Classics

Vierne: 24 Pieces en Style Libre, Op. 31

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Details

Composer
Louis Vierne
Artist
Carlo Mazzone
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
May 15, 2026
Catalog #
BRI96417
UPC
5063758964173

About

The name of Louis Vierne (1870-1937) will be associated with organ music immediately. Like a few other 19th century organists/composers he used the instrument as a means to perform 'symphonic' music. The scope in this respect was greatly enhanced by the new organs built at the time, for instance by Aristide Cavaille-Coll. The blend of styles in this music for organ is unique. It contains aspects of Romanticism combined with an impressionistic 'pastel-like' quality. Like many of his contemporary colleagues Vierne felt a strong fascination with Wagnerian chromaticism. An admirer and pupil of Cesar Franck at thirty, the virtually blind Vierne was appointed organist at the Paris Notre Dame. Among many other pieces for organ he wrote six (five movement) symphonies, which became standard organ repertoire. Franck inspired him in the use of cyclical elements and harmonic refinement, whereas Widor's influence is clear in the use of the organ and the classical forms. Louis Vierne's 24 Pieces en style libre Op.31 (1913), is a landmark collection in the French organ repertoire. Written for either organ or harmonium, these pieces demonstrate Vierne's gift for expressive lyricism and refined harmonic color. Unlike his larger symphonic works, the Pieces en style libre are concise, intimate, and accessible, designed for both liturgical use and concert performance. Each piece explores a distinct mood or character, from serene meditations like "Communion" and "elevation" to more animated works such as "Cortege" and "Postlude." Vierne's rich harmonic language, rooted in late Romanticism yet tinged with Impressionist nuance, reveals his deep sensitivity to tonal atmosphere. Played by Carlo Mazzone on the magnificent 1999 "Andrea Zeni" organ of the Parish Church of San Michele Arcangelo, Salgarede (TV), Italy. This instrument aimed to create a fully suited instrument for the performance of the organ repertoire of the second half of the 19th century in France. It is inspired by late-Romantic aesthetics, and endowed with all the stylistic and sonic prerequisites essential to the organ literature of the period.

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. Préambule 03:26
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. Préambule
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  2. 2 No. 2. Cortège 03:08
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Cortège
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  3. 3 No. 3. Complainte 02:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Complainte
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  4. 4 No. 4. Épitaphe 04:39
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 4. Épitaphe
    Duration
    04:39
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  5. 5 No. 5. Prélude 03:24
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 5. Prélude
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  6. 6 No. 6. Canon 02:42
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 6. Canon
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  7. 7 No. 7. Méditation 03:51
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 7. Méditation
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  8. 8 No. 8. Idylle melancolique 04:09
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 8. Idylle melancolique
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  9. 9 No. 9. Madrigal 03:15
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 9. Madrigal
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  10. 10 No. 10. Rêverie 04:54
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 10. Rêverie
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  11. 11 No. 11. Divertissement 02:17
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 11. Divertissement
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  12. 12 No. 12. Canzona 04:24
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 12. Canzona
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  13. 13 No. 13. Légende 03:31
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 13. Légende
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  14. 14 No. 14. Scherzetto 03:43
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 14. Scherzetto
    Duration
    03:43
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  15. 15 No. 15. Arabesque 06:00
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 15. Arabesque
    Duration
    06:00
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  16. 16 No. 16. Choral 05:38
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 16. Choral
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  17. 17 No. 17. Lied 04:59
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 17. Lied
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  18. 18 No. 18. Marche funebre 10:21
    Track
    18
    Title
    No. 18. Marche funebre
    Duration
    10:21
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  19. 19 No. 19. Berceuse 05:04
    Track
    19
    Title
    No. 19. Berceuse
    Duration
    05:04
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  20. 20 No. 20. Pastorale 05:01
    Track
    20
    Title
    No. 20. Pastorale
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  21. 21 No. 21. Carillon 03:53
    Track
    21
    Title
    No. 21. Carillon
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  22. 22 No. 22. Élégie 04:46
    Track
    22
    Title
    No. 22. Élégie
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  23. 23 No. 23. Épithalame 05:21
    Track
    23
    Title
    No. 23. Épithalame
    Duration
    05:21
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone
  24. 24 No. 24. Postlude 03:13
    Track
    24
    Title
    No. 24. Postlude
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Louis Vierne
    Performer
    Carlo Mazzone