The Art of Garnell Copeland

Description

Although there are some imperfections in the recordings, they are offered here as a testament to the great artistry of this brilliant young organist, and, as such, are offered as an historic document. Repertoire includes music by Bach, Bingham, Dupré, Duruflé, Franck, Messiaen, Reubke, Schumann, and two performances of Copeland’s signature piece, Sowerby “Pageant,” one played in Oakland, the other in New York. Over two hours of material. STEREO.

Complete playlist

Disc One

Garnell Copeland playing the Kimball organ at First Presbyterian Church, Oakland, California in concerts from 1965, 1966, and 1967

1. Bach – Sinfonia in D Major 3:36
2. Franck – Choral in B Minor 11:38
3. Franck – Prière 10:05
4. Messiaen — Combat de la Mort et de la Vie 11:58
5. Duruflé – Toccata 6:40
6. Bingham — Roulade 3:26
7. Bach — Fugue à la Gigue 2:45
8. Schumann – Canon in A-flat Major 4:57
9. Reubke – Fugue (from Sonata in C Minor) 5:10
10. Sowerby – Pageant 9:17

Total playing time: 70:46

Disc Two

Garnell Copeland playing the Aeolian-Skinner organ at St. Thomas Church, New York City December 11, 1966

1. Bach – Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major 16:20
2. Reubke — Sonata on the Ninety-fourth Psalm 21:58
3. Dupré – Fileuse 2:50
4. Brahms – Lo, a Rose Breaks into Bloom 3:04
5. Sowerby – Pageant 10:22

Total playing time: 55:07

By mail ($20 postpaid) from:

The Roy Perry American Classic Organ Foundation
P. O. Box 2069
Kilgore, TX 75663

Download available at easttexaspipeorganfestival.bandcamp.com