One of the major Masters of the French post-classical organ, Lasceux (1740 † 1831) was the famous organist of Saint-Etienne du Mont in Paris during sixty years. Besides numerous publications, he left at least two unpublished manuscripts of highest interest.
Based on the celebrated themes used by the Dandrieus, Daquin or Balbastre, the eighteen Noëls of this volume show variations in changing moods (cheerful or tender, dreamy or brilliant), in a style which differs from that of his famous predecessors, and which spread from a single page up to an imposing set of eighteen variations.
An indispensable volume which efficiently renews the enjoyable repertoire of the French Noëls for the organ.
Chanvrelin has also issued a second volume by Lasceux, his Organ works (see our catalog).
Contents
Foreword
Quoi ma voisine es-tu fâchée Joseph est bien marié - Duo Où s’en vont ces gais bergers Joseph est bien marié Je me suis levé par un matinet Or nous dites Marie A la venue de Noël Vous qui désirez sans fin Une jeune fillette Tambourin Noël suisse Où s’en vont ces gais bergers - Offertoire Chantons je vous en prie - Duo Si c’est pour ôter la vie Pour l’amour de Marie - Elévation Quoi ma voisine es-tu fâchée A minuit fut fait un réveil Quand Dieu naquit à Noël