Credits:

Various Artists

Description:

Unveiling concert of the new organ installed in 2020! Live recording of the organ festival at the Stade Casino Basel! The first "Stade Casino Basel Organ Festival" held in September 2020 at the Stade Casino Basel in Switzerland is now available on CD! The Stad Casino Basel is a historical building completed in 1876. Along with the renovation, a Metzler organ was newly installed in 2020. This festival was held to commemorate the unveiling of the new organ. This three-disc set consists of a truly diverse program, ranging from classical to jazz to folk music. The performances are by some of the world's leading organists of our time, including Olivier Latry, Thomas Trotter, Iveta Apkarna, and Vincent Dubois! Enjoy the brilliant performances by each artist as they echo through this highly acclaimed hall, which is also highly regarded for its acoustics! Please note that your smart phone will ring during the second half of the first movement "Poco Adagio" of Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3 "with Organ" (CD1, track 2, 6 min 10 sec to 6 min 15 sec). Please understand that this is a live recording. King International