The American Organist has a new rave review for Thomas Murray’s Symphonic Masterworks of Grieg and Franck recording:
“Here is a scrumptious synthesis of music, performer, and instrument. … [Thomas] Murray is indisputably at the forefront of transcription players on the scene today. His performances here demonstrate his unique penchant for recreating orchestral works, molding them into exciting, idiomatic repertoire on the organ. Seamless transitions of registration that elicit a panoply of colors and dynamics are coupled with flawless technique and an unerring sense of tempo and phrasing that make this music come to life in a refreshing, dynamic way.…The large Schoenstein [organ] was prominently featured in the 2016 AGO National Convention in Houston. The instrument possesses a great diversity of tonal color and dynamic range, capable of rendering music of many styes. Schoenstein’s trademark expression, utilizing double Swell enclosures, enables seamless decrescendos from full organ to a mere whisper and reverse, particularly effective in symphonic repertoire and accompaniment. These qualities are clearly evident in this recording of beloved symphonic works. This is the art of symphonic organ at its best.” —James Hildreth, The American Organist
Read the full review in the January 2017 issue of The American Organist
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