This first volume of The Complete Alkan Organ Works presents Joseph Nolan’s recording of Charles-Valentin Alkan’s major works for organ and pedal-piano, performed on the restored Stahlhuth–Jann organ of St Martin’s Church, Dudelange. The release includes the 11 Grands Préludes and Handel transcription Op. 66, the Petits Préludes sur les huit gammes du plainchant, and the Impromptu on Luther’s “Ein feste Burg”, Op. 69. The booklet outlines Alkan’s background, his distinctive position in 19th-century French music, and the technical demands of these rarely recorded pieces. It also documents the instrument’s history and Nolan’s long-term commitment to the project.
The Complete Alkan Organ Works Vol. 1
Joseph Nolan – Organ
Release Date: 13/03/2026
Catalogue Number: SIGCD982
Barcode: 635212098226
11 Grand Preludes and Transcription of Handel’s Messiah, Op. 66:
[1] I. Allegro
[2] II. Allegro moderato
[3] III. Andantino
[4] IV. Moderatamente
[5] V. Quasi-Adagio
[6] VI. Andantino
[7] VII. Andante. Alla giudesca
[8] VIII. Tempo giusto
[9] IX. Langsam
[10] X. Scherzando
[11] XI. Lento
[12] Messiah: Recitative. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart – Arioso. Behold, and see (Transcr. by Charles-Valentin Alkan)
Petits préludes sur les huit gammes du plainchant:
[13] I. Moderato
[14] II. Andantino
[15] III. Tempo giusto
[16] IV. Vivace
[17] V. Andante quasi allegretto
[18] VI. Poco lento
[19] VII. Andantino
[20] VIII. Moderato
[21] Impromptu On Luther’s ‘Un Fort Rempart Est Notre Dieu’ Op. 69 (Transcr. by Charles-Valentin Alkan)