Cochereau, Pierre (1924-1984)
Improvisations sur Alouette, Gentille Alouette
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Transcribed for Organ Theme et 9 Variationen
Theme
A grand, quasi-modal harmonisation of the theme. (Foundations and Mixtures/Solo reeds)
Variation 1 - Fileuse
Spinning Wheel - Prestissimo (Flutes and Bourdons)
Variation 11 - Lent A dialogue between two contrastin
g soft reed Stops, accompanied by a rich undulating Voix Celeste
Variation 111 - Foundations 16', 8', 4'
Variation IV - Tierce en Taille
The theme is played in the tenor and accompanied by soft, pointed chords. (Swell Foundations 8', 4', 2'; Pedal Foundations 32',16',102/3', 8')
Variation V - Trio
A hint at the French Baroque? The theme is heard as a 4' Cantus Firmus
Variation VI - Scherzo
Foundations and Mutations on all manuals
Variation VII - Flütes
Cochereau is here at his most romantic - all the 8' flutes are coupled to provide a mellifluous accompaniment to the theme, heard on a soft reed.
Variation VIII - Jeu de Larigot
Choir Flutes 8', 4' and soft mutations. Swell Flutes 8', 4'. Pedal Foundations 4', 2', 11/3', 1'
Variation IX - Final A vigorous fugato on the Tutti Mixtures culminating in an ecstatic Toccata
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