Invocazione brillante: Organ music by Carson Cooman
Carson Cooman is many things musical – organist and Composer in Residence at the Memorial Church, Harvard University; writer, critic and consultant, concert organist, and above all a highly prolific composer of music in a wide variety of genres, from orchestral to song. His organ music ranges from the delicate and mystical, liturgical and devotional pieces to dynamic concert works including a majestic set of Preludes and Fugues and so far) three Organ Symphonies.
Alongside the series of recordings made by Erik Simmons for Divine Art, we are delighted to offer this new recording by top German organist Philip Hartmann, which includes some pieces previously recorded by Simmons and some new premieres. Hartmann has been organist at Ulm Cathedral, Germany since 1999 and in 2005 was appointed as district Cantor for Ulm deanery. He has played more than 600 recitals throughout Europe. He specializes in American and British organ music and has had 40 new works dedicated to him. Here he plays the magnificent 2013 Link-Gaida organ at Pauluskirche, Ulm.
Track Listing
- Carson Cooman (b.1982)
- Musica da processione, Op. 1305 (3:24)
- Arioso, Op. 1040 (3:23)
- Cortège, Intermezzo, and Litany on the Joseph-Hymnus, Op. 1241 - I. Cortège (3:52)
- Cortège, Intermezzo, and Litany on the Joseph-Hymnus, Op. 1241 - II. Intermezzo (2:59)
- Cortège, Intermezzo, and Litany on the Joseph-Hymnus, Op. 1241 - III. Litany (2:35)
- Romanza, Op. 186 (3:44)
- Praeludium in festo S. Philippi apostoli, Op. 1243 (4:47)
- Diptych for New Life, Op. 1205 - I. Aubade (3:31)
- Diptych for New Life, Op. 1205 - II. Toccata (2:47)
- Arioso cantabile, Op. 1301 (5:06)
- Suite in F, Op. 1246 - I. Praeambulum (3:29)
- Suite in F, Op. 1246 - II. Ground (3:19)
- Suite in F, Op. 1246 - III. Fantasia (4:01)
- Prelude on "Das ist köstlich” (Psalm 92), Op. 1271 (2:30)
- Invocazione brillante, Op. 1217 (3:25)
- Two Nantucket Sketches, Op. 1298 - I. Idyll (2:34)
- Two Nantucket Sketches, Op. 1298 - II. Danza rustica (1:41)
- Lullaby, Op. 1303 (3:38)
- Sonatina No. 4, Op. 1234 - I. Hamburg March (2:49)
- Sonatina No. 4, Op. 1234 - II. Pößneck Aria (3:21)
- Sonatina No. 4, Op. 1234 - III. Ulm Toccata-Fanfare (3:16)
Reviews
“Characteristically eclectic but approachable; light, attractive lyricism and politely pointed drama, voiced here with appropriate delicacy and fluency by Philip Hartmann.
” —Michael Quinn
“13 of Carson Cooman’s compositions, all really good music. Great disc!
” —Mark Jameson
“Philip Hartmann does a fine job. [The music is] tranquil and creates an ambience We used to find organ music hard going but repeated exposure to Cooman has given us appreciation. Damn it, Cooman, you’ve made us fans of organ music.
” —Jeremy Condliffe
“Highlights include the majestic Musica da processione, the impressive Suite in F Major, a sparkling Invocazione brillante, and two evocative Nantucket Sketches. Magnificent 2013 Link-Gaida organ at Pauluskirche, Ulm.
” —John Pitt
“A contemplative, often ethereal, mood dominates, no bad thing; if you enjoyed some or all of the earlier volumes, you will not be disappointed; otherwise, new listeners start here,
” —Brian Wilson
