Louis Vierne (1870-1937) studied privately with César Franck and was appointed titulaire organist at Notre-Dame (Paris) in 1900. Numerous concert tours throughout Europe and the USA made him world famous. In particular, Vierne raised the form of the organ symphony to a new height.<br>
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The two books of 24 ‘Pièces en style libre pour orgue ou harmonium’ (Livre I-II) are shorter and technically easier than the 24 ‘Pièces de fantaisie en quatre suites’.<br>
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These “miniatures”, more meditative in character, are equally suitable for organ teaching or concert use. <br>
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Vierne’s six symphonies are stylistic highlights of the French organ symphony taking César Franck as their starting point. Vierne’s sixth and last Organ Symphony op. 59 was written in summer 1930.<br>       
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In this work, his well-known chromatic style verged on the traditional major-minor tonality.<br>
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- Evaluation of all available autograph manuscripts, first printed editions and previously unpublished letters<br>
- With a comprehensive critical commentary (Fr/Eng/Ger)<br>
- Foreword (Fr/Eng/Ger) with detailed performance practice tips<br>
- Numerous illustrations and facsimile pages <br>