2: Music for the Masses
In 19th-century Paris, the only true measure of success was in the opera house. Widor's operas went down well at the time, but today they await rediscovery. The organ loft at Notre Dame gave his pupil Vierne an opportunity to impress the upper echelons of Parisian society. Richard Langham
Smith discovers a museum where Vierne's achievements are displayed for all to see.
Widor Suite: Maitre Ambros
BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Barry Wordsworth Salve Regina (Symphony No 2)
Marcel Dupre (organ) Vierne Improvisation: Marche episcopale
The Composer (organ) Kyrie; Gloria (Mass)
Matrise de Notre Dame
MaitrTse de la Resurrection
Cathedral Choirs of Notre
Dame
Pierre Cochereau and Jacques Marichal (organs) director Jehan Revert