Details

"This disc is a treat for the ear"    Gramophone February 2009

"Throughout the whole programme Whiteley's playing is immaculate and displays consummate musicianship....both ends of the sonic spectrum will test your hi-fi to the limits...I used the term 'fireworks' in a recent review of another improvisation, but next to this one by Pierre, all others seem like dim sparklers on a windy day! Heartily recommended." Organists' Review February 2009

The ENGLISH CATHEDRAL Series  VOLUME XV
York Minster played by John Scott Whiteley

A superb collection of unusual and vibrant French music, including several first recordings, played on the magnificent organ
of York Minster by one of the world’s most distinguished recitalists.

Litanies – Jehan Alain (1911-1940)
Berceuse marine, Op.24 – Maurice Guillaume (1899-1983)
Cortège et Litanie, Op.19ii – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) arr. Lynnwood Farnam (1885-1930)
Pièce pour orgue, Op.80 – Désiré Pâque (1867-1939)
Scherzo-Caprice, Op.26ii – Émile Bernard (1843-1902)
Petit poucet – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) arr. John Scott Whiteley (b1950)
Organetto, 1983/1997 – Joris Verdin (b1952)
Symphonie en improvisation, 1963 – Pierre Cochereau (1924-1984) trans. John Scott Whiteley

Total playing time: 73:55