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This is Volume 7 in Centaur's recording of the complete organ works by Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), performed by Joby Bell. All works are recorded on classic American organs; hence the title InchAmerican Classic Widor.Inch Most importantly, these are superlative performances of an important body of organ literature. 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 embrace 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. Symphonie gothique in C minor, Op. 70~Moderato 2. Symphonie gothique in C minor, Op. 70~Andante sostenuto 3. Symphonie gothique in C minor, Op. 70~Fugue Allegro 4. Symphonie gothique in C minor, Op. 70~Moderato 5. Trois Nouvelles Pièces, Op. 87~Classique d'hier. Moderato 6. Trois Nouvelles Pièces, Op. 87~Mystique. Andante 7. Trois Nouvelles Pièces, Op. 87~Classique d'aujourd'hui Moderato
