Cavaillé-Coll Organ, Saint-Omer Cathedral | Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade | Sophie Rétaux

Metamorphoses for a Cavaillé-Coll Organ: Transcriptions of Russian works, created and performed by Sophie Rétaux The sonic aesthetics of the Cavaillé-Coll organ in the cathedral of Saint-Omer naturally combine refinement and opulence. This instrument is an ideal medium to convey the musical and sonic transformations presented in this recording: the transcriptions bring out surprising sounds and details of the original works, creating new and unique listening experiences. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35: IV. Festival at Baghdad. The Sea. Ship Breaks upon a Cliff Surmounted by a Bronze Horseman. Allegro molto. Vivo. Allegro non troppo Maestoso Arranged for Organ by Sophie Rétaux recording: August 2 - 4, 2017 recording location: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saint-Omer equipment: dpa 4006 & 4011, Sennheiser MKH 800 Twin, RME Micstasy M & Fireface UFX ME Geithain RL 901K & 906K recording format: pcm, 96 kHz / 24bit recor