Eternal City (Carson Cooman Organ Music vol. 13)
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 compositions come in many styles, from liturgical models, to substantial secular pieces such as his organ symphonies, preludes and fugues. On this album a range of works, most composed in 2017-9, which are ideal for the rich and atmospheric sound of the chosen instrument.
Erik Simmons is a superb organist, making his 13th Cooman organ album for Divine Art. He is again playing the wonderful ‘Sun Organ’ of St. Peter & Paul, Görlitz, recorded through the Hauptwerk system.
Track Listing
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Carson Cooman (b.1982):
- Trilogy on B-A-C-H - I. March (2:43)
- Trilogy on B-A-C-H -II. Meditation (4:23)
- Trilogy on B-A-C-H -III. Fantasia (3:47)
- Eternal City - I. Mystic Prelude (5:12)
- Eternal City - II. Fire Dance (2:41)
- Three Voluntaries - I (Slow) (3:07)
- Three Voluntaries - II (Joyful) (1:09)
- Three Voluntaries - III (Moderate) (2:32)
- Introitus in D (3:12)
- Rhapsody in A (8:35)
- Sonatina No. 5 - I. Fanfare (3:09)
- Sonatina No. 5 - II. Prayer (5:11)
- Sonatina No. 5 - III. Toccata (4:55)
- Two Contrasts - I. Sharagan (4:46)
- Two Contrasts - II. Madrigal (4:06)
- Acclamatio (4:54)
- Radegund Variations (11:54)
Reviews
“Everything lines up in the plus column, as Cooman has selected some of his best pieces for inclusion here. This is one of the stronger entries in the continuing series of discs devoted to Cooman’s organ music; heartily recommended.
” —James A Altena
“Carson’s music is always good to listen to… interesting.
” —Mark Jameson
“The music, playing, and production is of a high standard. It is pleasant, well-crafted, in a tonal, neo-classical harmonic language. Simmons continues to deliver fine performances.
” —Robert Delcamp
