Concerto in G minor for organ, string orchestra and timpani
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- Wikipedia article on Francis Poulenc's Organ Concerto
- Organ Concerto in G Minor as performed by Phillip Lefevre and the Lille National Orchestra, under the direction of Jean-Claude Casadesus on NAXOS
The concerto has a serious and almost religious feel, and is neo-Baroque in some ways. The harmonies are lush. Much of the concerto is contemplative, with a few larger sections. Durufle premiered the work and advised Poulenc on registration. It is written for organ, chamber orchestra, and timpani. It is written in one continuous movement, with tempo changes.
I. Andante
II. Allegro Giocoso
III. Andante moderato
IV. Tempo Allegro, Molto Agitato
V. Trés Calme, Lent
VI. Tempo de l'Allegro initial
VII. Tempo Introduction, Largo