Die schönsten Orgeln

Experience, hear, and marvel at this magnificent picture book about the most impressive of all instruments! Here, you will find 50 of the most beautiful and famous organs from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, accompanied by large-format brilliant photographs. The organs are presented by the organists who are most familiar with these instruments, featuring a text about the history and characteristics of the organ and its specifications. On three high-quality CDs, you can listen to these organists with masterful recordings from Praetorius to Bach to Messiaen at the featured organs. Discover organs from all stylistic periods, from the oldest playable instruments to the present day. The variety is astonishing: from highlights of North German organ building to gems from the south, from well-preserved historical instruments to successful restorations and groundbreaking new organs. This opulent picture book comes with a linen cover and a glossy dust jacket with gold foil embossing. Listen to 35 organs on 3 CDs with a total playing time of over 3 hours. The 50 most beautiful organs presented by experts and impressively photographed. An acoustic and visual delight.