ny92, the Stokowski symphonic transcription is pretty good and there are many performances. A recording of this transcription that was on HP's Super Disc list for years was that of Robert Pilker conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on the Chandos label. It's well performed and very well recorded with excellent orchestral weight and impact (in its original vinyl incarnation). Amazon lists it as available on CD, but since I haven't heard the transfer I can't comment on the sound of the CD. . |
Agree with SDCampbell about the desirability of getting the 3-CD Dorian set by Jean Guillou for only $17 from OHS (and anybody who likes pipe organs should check out OHS anyway). Guillou is an eccentric organist, a kind of Glenn Gould of the organ, if you will, and not everyone admires his performances. He's a great improviser, also a composer and transcriber, and something of an organ designer as well. He's a free spirit who definitely has his own ideas about what he plays and plays music "his way," which may not necessarily be the composer's way or the way you'd like to hear it. This said, however, his Dorian recordings have magnificent sound, are on interesting and great-sounding organs, and I love them and wouldn't be without them (have them all). If you can get the 3-CD Dorian set for $17 from OHS, it's a steal and the perfect introduction to Guillou. I'm surprised it's still available, since Dorian has gone under. Get it while you can! |
