Description
The Big Organ of Riga Dom – James Dalton / LP
33CM 03277-8
Product Details:
- Label: Melodiya
- Format: Vinyl, Stereo
- Country: Soviet Union
- Released: 1973
- Genre: Classical, Organ Music
Overview
"The Big Organ of Riga Dom" captures the grandeur of one of the world's most renowned organs, housed in the Riga Dom Cathedral. Built in 1884 by the German firm E. F. Walcker & Co., this masterpiece features 6,768 pipes across 127 registers, spread over five keyboards. Known for its unparalleled sound quality and integration of the latest organ-building technology of its era, the organ has been a symbol of musical excellence, drawing organists and enthusiasts worldwide.
The recording features James Dalton, a prominent British organist born in 1930. Dalton's career has been steeped in musical innovation and scholarship, with education spanning London's Royal College of Music, Oxford, and the United States. An esteemed performer, he has toured extensively in Europe, the USSR, and the USA, contributing significantly to the promotion of both classical and contemporary organ music.
Riga Dom itself is an architectural gem, embodying centuries of craftsmanship, with its medieval masonry, wood carvings, stained glass, and intricate metalwork. Together, the organ's sound and the cathedral's acoustics create an unparalleled auditory experience.
Track Listing:
- Eterne Rerum Conditor (J. S. Bach)
- Prelude and Chorale in G Minor (J. S. Bach)
- Old Psalm in A Major (J. S. Bach)
- Theme and Variations in A Minor (J. S. Bach)
- Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor (J. S. Bach)
- Chorale Prelude in G Minor (J. S. Bach)
- Fantasia in G Major (J. S. Bach)
Key Credits:
- Organist: James Dalton
- Artistic Director: Aleksandra Griva
- Recording Producer: Jāzeps Kulbergs
- Sound Engineer: Olgeris Liepis
- Envelope Design: Gunārs Kirke
- Photography: Gunārs Auders
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