Album Notes

THE CD

The organ is the king of instruments. Its tremendous power, produced by an immense rush of air through its \"endless\" pipes, creates a sound like no other music on earth; heavenly exhibited on this CD by master composer Olivier Messaien. Listen up!!!

THE COMPOSER

Explore the musical sound-world of French composer Olivier Messiaen in this collection of his organ works based on events from the life of Christ. The program booklet includes beautiful original artwork created especially for the recording, and insightful notes on the featured works. Recorded by the organists of Gloriæ Dei Artes Foundation, on the E.M. Skinner organ of the Church of the Transfiguration.

THE ARTISTS

Organists David Chalmers, James Jordan, and SharonRose Pfeiffer are artists-in-residence with Gloriæ Dei Artes Foundation, and seek to touch the heart of the listener by sharing their love of the great sacred and secular literature for the organ. They are dedicated to preserving the historic role of the organ in liturgy and worship, and to providing a vibrant choral accompaniment, and an inspiring leadership in the singing of hymns. For information visit www.gdaf.org.

TRACK LISTINGS

Olivier Messiaen: The Mystical Colors of Christ
Méditations sur le Mystère de la Sainte-Trinité
1 VI: Le Fils, Verbe et Lumiére
SharonRose Pfeiffer, organist 8:45
L\'Ascension
2 Majesté du Christ 5:25
3 Alléluias sereins 4:52
4 Transports de joie 4:36
5 Prière du Christ
James E. Jordan, organist 6:26
La Nativité du Seigneur
6 IX: Dieu parmi nous
David Chalmers, organist 9:39
Messe de la Pentecôte
7 Entrée 2:14
8 Offertoire 10:33
9 Consécration 4:18
10 Communion 7:15
11 Sortie
Sharon Rose Pfeiffer, organist 68:27