Romantic · French
Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély
1817 to 1869
French Romantic
Repertoire in dialogue
A child prodigy, Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély succeeded his father at the organ of Saint-Roch, then held the posts of the Madeleine (1847-1857) and Saint-Sulpice (1863-1869). A much-applauded improviser and virtuoso, he inaugurated many Cavaillé-Coll instruments. His organ and harmonium pieces, such as "L’Organiste moderne" and the "Boléro de concert," display a brilliant style close to opera and the salon.
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Organ loftsSaint-Sulpice, La Madeleine
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
4 works, all available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Méditations religieuses, Op. 122 (sélection)
Op. 122 · French Romantic
Expressiveness desired for lyrical passages
Sortie en si bémol majeur
French Romantic
Festive, virtuosic sortie.
Open repertoire
Flagship work
Boléro de concert, Op. 166
Op. 166 · French Romantic
Large concert piece, in a symphonic aesthetic further from the project
This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.
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