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Louis Vierne
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Choral, Op. 31, No. 16 Click to Listen, [4:31]
A powerful motive alternating open fifths and thirds is sounded in increasingly lower regions of the manual reeds. This alternates with a sweeter, lilting section, and the expression pedal is utilized wih great effect. Registration called for: R. Fonds 8, Hautbois, Trompette; G.O. Fond 8; Pédale Fonds 16. 8. Claviers accouples, Tirasses. At one point the reeds are dropped, brought in again and finally retired. In this virtual performance the registration was: Viole de Gambe 8' + Cor de Nuit 8' + Hautbois 8', coupled to G.O. Flûte Harmonique 8'; Pédale: Soubasse 16' + Bourdon 8' + Récit.-Pédale 8'. Uses the extended set. Midi File available. Instrument: A. Cavaillé-Coll Organ, originally Paris, France, moved to Mainz, Germany (1877) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier

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