Romantic · French
Louis Vierne
1870 to 1937
French Symphonic
Repertoire in dialogue
Organist of Notre-Dame de Paris for 37 years, Louis Vierne is the author of six symphonies for organ of visionary power. Nearly blind from birth owing to congenital cataracts, he died at his console while giving a recital.
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Organ loftsNotre-Dame Cathedral, Saint-Sulpice
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
21 works, 19 of them available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Flagship work
Symphonie No.1 - Finale
Op. 14 · Symphonic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
24 Pièces en style libre - Berceuse
Op. 31 · Free Piece
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Les Angélus
Op. 57 · Liturgical Piece
Work for choir (or voices) and organ: the vocal forces are required
Messe solennelle en ut dièse mineur
Op. 16 · Mass
Work for choir (or voices) and organ: the vocal forces are required
Pièces de Fantaisie - Carillon de Westminster
Op. 54 · Romantic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Pièces de Fantaisie - Clair de lune
Op. 53 · Romantic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Pièces de Fantaisie - Naïades
Op. 55 · Romantic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Pièces de Fantaisie - Toccata
Op. 53 · Romantic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Symphonie No.1 - Pastorale
Op. 14 · Symphonic
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Symphonie No.2 - Allegro
Op. 20 · Symphonic · Early edition
Style to interpret according to the character of the work
Symphonie No.2 - Choral
Op. 20 · Symphonic · Early edition
Symphonies in the French Romantic tradition
Symphonie No.2 - Scherzo
Op. 20 · Symphonic · Early edition
Symphonies in the French Romantic tradition
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.
The sources
Digitised collections
Early editions and manuscripts containing works by this composer, digitised by libraries and available in full.
Deuxième symphonie pour grand orgue, op. 20
Paris, J. Hamelle, 1903
Copy: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music Library, via Internet Archive
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