Communion à Notre-Dame de Paris (Philippe LEFEBVRE)

[FromHolbergsTime]

Almost 5 minutes of heavenly textures in this richly rewarding, divinely revealing time of introspection and inner meditation. One can feel the majesties that swirl around such a magnificent instrument, recorded in such sublime acoustics, an unforgettable experience. Philipe Lefebvre improvises with great imagination and delicacy here. *****

Glenn

[chamade216]

What do the do with that lap-top inside the case? I know that the synaptel system blacked out in 1995 , is that laptop records the improvisation? Does anyone know why is that laptop behind the organist? Is it used instead of the setzer?

[GJmusique]

i don't see a laptop, but I guess you mean the screen right of the sheet music stand..?

I know that one of them shows a view inside the Cathedral for use during the service as you can't see into the church from behind the console. There's one on the left side as well, not sure what's that used for... perhaps another CCTV...

[chamade216]

If you look closely you'll see a laptop behind the organis. In the "belly" of the organ. I meant that laptop.

[64ftContraBombarde]

I think that monitors the wind pressure of the organ, we used to have something like that in my old church.

[emotiiii]

Merci infiniment !

[ds1868]

Lovely improvisation widor78, thanks for posting! I think PL is the best of the three Titulaire's at NDdeP, but that's only my opinion!

[GJmusique]

I agree ;)

At least as far as improvisations go... ;)

[TheCatedral]

Je suis de cet avis. Lors des concerts inauguraux de titularisation, entre Messieurs Devernay et Lefebvre, il restait peu de commentaires à la fin des concerts. Monsieur Philippe Lefebvre étant, sauf erreur ou omissions, l'organiste chargé de la programmation liturgique à Notre Dame: Chants des diverses Messes, Vêpres, etc.

Un grand organiste, et un gran improvisateur.

[larrytherangerdog]

amazing..

i was actually at notre dame in july 07 too!

[matmilne]

tres beau

[77210av]

Une ambiance toujours aussi magique à Notre-Dame, il y a toujours quelquechose qui "passe", et ce magnifique instrument est joué par d'exceptionnels improvisateurs servis par une acoustique unique.Merci pour ce moment d'émotion.

[codeman2008]

Beautiful Improvisation! Thanks so much for posting!

- - - Cody.

[Gulalogondrina]

Nous entendons beaucoup M. Latry sur l'orgue de Notre-Dame mais M. Lefebvre est aussi un excellent organiste et improvisateur et un des organistes de Notre-Dame de Paris nous devrions avoir plus de ce grand musicien. Merci d'avoir partager ce video avec nous.