Joby Bell - American Classic Widor 5 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This is Volume 3 in Centaur's ongoing series of the complete organ works of Charles-Marie Widor (1844 - 1937), performed by Joby Bell. This recorded cycle is a labor of love for Joby Bell, who has a special affinity for Widor's works. Since 2004, professor Joby Bell has served on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music, where he teaches organ and church music studies. His church music teaching emphasizes the practical knowledge needed for a solid undergraduate foundation toward successful work and further studies in sacred music. His organ teaching specializes in practice techniques, memorization, service playing, choral accompanying, and maintaining grace under pressure - lessons always best taught by example. Dr. Bell is known for Inchthe breadth of his repertoire, technical virtuosity, and for the personal warmth which shines through in his performances. Inch His acclaimed blog at www. JobyBell. Org deals with a comprehensive range of organ-related topics including teaching philosophies, recital preparation, church music, and professional concerns. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~I. Toccata 2. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~II. Fugue Moderato assai 3. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~III. Andante cantabile Dolce 4. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~IV. Scherzo Allegro vivace 5. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~V. Adagio 6. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 13, No. 4~VI. Finale Moderato 7. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~I. Moderato 8. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~II. Choral Andante 9. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~III. Andante / Allegretto 10. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~IV. Allegro ma non troppo 11. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~V. Lento 12. Symphony No. 7 in A minor, Op. 42, No. 3~VI. Finale Allegro vivace

This is the second volume in Centaur's ongoing series of the complete organ works of Charles-Marie Widor, performed by Joby Bell. This installment features the Symphony No. 2 in D, and the Symphony No. 3 in E minor. Since 2004, professor Joby Bell has served on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, where he teaches organ and church music studies. His church music teaching emphasizes the practical knowledge needed for a solid undergraduate foundation toward successful work and further studies in sacred music. His organ teaching specializes in practice techniques, memorization, service playing, choral accompanying, and maintaining grace under pressure - lessons always best taught by example. Dr. Bell is known for Inchthe breadth of his repertoire, technical virtuosity, and for the personal warmth which shines through in his performances. Inch His acclaimed blog at www. JobyBell. Org deals with a comprehensive range of organ-related topics including teaching philosophies, recital preparation, church music, and professional concerns. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~I. Praeludium Circulare Andantino 2. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~II. Pastorale Moderato 3. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~III. Andante 4. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~IV. Salve Regina Allegro 5. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~V. Adagio Andante 6. Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 13, No. 2~VI. Finale Allegro 7. Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 13, No. 3~I. Prelude Moderato 8. Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 13, No. 3~II. Minuetto 9. Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 13, No. 3~III. Marcia 10. Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 13, No. 3~IV. Adagio 11. Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 13, No. 3~V. Final Allegro molto

This is Volume 6 in Centaur's complete traversal of the organ works of Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), performed on classic American organs by Joby Bell. Joby Bell brings to his performances a contagious affability and a keen sensitivity toward increasing an audience's appreciation for organ music. His recital programming demonstrates a varied and interesting repertoire, always enhanced by illuminating program notes designed to emrace all audiences. Bell is featured on several recordings. Born in 1968, Joby Bell attended high school at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied piano with Marian Hahn and Robert MacDonald. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree in organ and piano from Appalachian State University and the Master of Music and Doctor of musical Arts degrees in organ from Rice University. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Allegro risoluto 2. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Moderato cantabile 3. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Allegro 4. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Prélude. Adagio 5. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~ariations. Andante 6. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Adagio 7. Symphony No. 8 in B, Op. 42, No. 4~Finale. Tempo giusto