Fugue State Films announces the release of their DVD/CD boxed set, celebrating the life and work of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. The set includes three DVDs, two CDs, and an 80-page booklet—almost eight hours of filmed material plus almost three hours of CD recordings. The booklet contains photos and detailed specifications of the organs, plus bios of the performers and full information about the contents of the CDs and DVDs.
The two CDs contain performances on 16 Cavaillé-Coll organs. The organs are listed in chronological order and the CDs feature compositions from the same period as the organs or music closely associated with the organ.
The first DVD contains three 50-minute films that make up the documentary mini-series, The Genius of Cavaillé-Coll. Gerard Brooks presents, and interview subjects include Kurt Lueders, Ronald Ebrecht, Carolyn Shuster Fournier, Pierre Pincemaille, Thomas Monnet, Olivier Latry, and Eric Lebrun. The second DVD goes into detail about the individual organs, with detailed demonstrations and at least one performance in each location. The third DVD showcases contemporary improvisations and compositions, featuring Daniel Roth, Olivier Latry, Pierre Pincemaille, Jean-Pierre Griveau, and Michel Bouvard.
All material (films, booklet, etc.) is presented in three languages: English, French, and German. For information: www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk.
