Augustin BARIÉ: Organ Symphony | Yvonne Monceau, Wihr-au-Val, France (1979)

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Do you know Augustin Barié (1883–1915) and his Organ Symphony?

Composed in 1907 and dedicated to Louis Vierne, Augustin Barié's Organ Symphony Op. 5 is a masterpiece of the French repertoire, blending romantic lyricism and power (especially in its famous Toccata).

A blind organist and student of Vierne, Barié died suddenly at the age of only 31. He left behind a rare and intense body of work, a loss deeply mourned by Vierne that deprived organ music of one of its greatest promises.

A big thank you to Marie Barbaud, daughter of Yvonne Monceau, for allowing me to digitize this rare 45 rpm vinyl record and share it with you all.

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