Description
Organ Music in the Cathedral of Nagasaki – Péter Sirák (Mander Organ, Urakami Cathedral, Nagasaki CD)
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- MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): Unknown
- Brand Name: Brain Co. Ltd
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical / Sacred / Organ Music
- Style: 20th Century & Romantic Organ Works
- Recording Type: Digital Stereo
- Total Duration: Approx. 70 minutes
Overview
In this captivating recording, Hungarian organist Péter Sirák performs a remarkable program of organ music inside the Urakami Cathedral of Nagasaki, Japan, using the majestic instrument built by the English Mander Organ Company.
Recorded between 7–9 July 1998, the album celebrates the organ’s rich tonal palette and acoustical brilliance within the serene, resonant space of the reconstructed Nagasaki Cathedral — a symbol of both resilience and faith. Sirák’s artistry brings together works by Liszt, Kodály, Koloss, and Gárdonyi, blending Hungarian spiritual heritage with universal sacred emotion.
This release stands as both a musical and cultural bridge — between East and West, past and present, craftsmanship and devotion.
Product Features
- Recording Date: 7–9 July 1998
- Recording Location: Urakami Cathedral, Nagasaki, Japan
- Instrument: 3-manual Mander Organ (English Mander Organ Company)
- Recording Label: Brain Co. Ltd (Japan)
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Recording Team:
- Balance Engineer – Hisanori Fujii
- Assistant Engineer – Ryota Sakamoto
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Recording Equipment:
Cover Photography: Urakami Cathedral Organ (Mander Organ)- Microphones: Brüel & Kjær 4006 / Schoeps CMC-681
- Mixer: Studer 961
- AD Converter: DCS-900
- Power Supply: Clean Ac PS-1201
- Liner Notes: In English, German, and Hungarian
Interesting Facts
- A Symbol of Renewal: The Urakami Cathedral, originally destroyed in the 1945 atomic bombing, was rebuilt as a testament to faith and peace. Its Mander organ stands as a symbol of spiritual and cultural rebirth.
- The Mander Legacy: Crafted by the English Mander Organ Company, the instrument features three manuals and French-style terraced drawstops, designed for versatility and expressive range — ideal for both Romantic and modern repertoire.
- Hungarian Musical Lineage: The program unites four generations of Hungarian composers — Liszt, Kodály, Koloss, and Gárdonyi — tracing a line from Romantic devotion to contemporary innovation.
- A Blend of Eras: From Liszt’s mystical Evocation and Legend in E-flat to Gárdonyi’s playful Mozart Changes, Sirák showcases the organ’s ability to move from solemn grandeur to radiant joy.
- A Global Project: Though recorded in Japan, the album reflects European sacred tradition — performed by a Hungarian artist on a British organ, built in a Japanese cathedral — a true meeting of worlds through sound.
Track Listing
- Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967): Organoedia
- Zsolt Gárdonyi (b. 1946): Mozart Changes
- István Koloss (1932–): Fantasia in festum S. Stephani regis Hungariae
- Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Evocation
- Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Legend in E-flat
Publishers
Produced by Brain Co. Ltd (Japan), 1998. Recorded and manufactured in Japan.
All rights of the producer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorized copying, lending, hiring, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.
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