Ernest Grosjean, Choral

Ernest Grosjean (1844 – 1936) published “Pièces pour orgue ou harmonium”, a set of 56 pieces in two volumes, in 1902. The first volume contains 33 easy pieces, that can be played without the use of pedals. The second half of this volume is a section called “Pièces Funèbres”, pieces intended to be used during funeral services. Though this piece is called “Choral” it is not based on any choral melody I know. It’s probably more intended to create the mood of a choral, sung during a funeral service. The solemn chords and the tonality of e minor lend this piece a serious character.

The recording was done on the sampleset, made by Augustine, of the Aeolian-Skinner Organ (Op 1132) of the Redeemer Church from New Haven.

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Grosjean, Choral

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Grosjean, Choral

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