℗ 2015 Hyperion Records Limited
| Released | July 28, 2023 |
| Originated | May 31, 2015 |
| Duration | 1h 07m 04s |
| Record Label | Hyperion |
| Genre | Classical |
Power of Life: Organ Showpieces on the Metzler in Poblet Monastery, Spain
Christopher Herrick
Available in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
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Festivity
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1.1
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I. Power of Life
Mons Leidvin Takle; Christopher Herrick |
5:29 | |||
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Sacred Sounds
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1.2
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I. Amazing Grace
George Shearing; Christopher Herrick |
3:03 | |||
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1.3
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Orb and Sceptre "Coronation March" (Arr. McKie/Herrick)
William Walton; Christopher Herrick; William McKie; Christopher Herrick |
8:13 | |||
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Bachianas brasileiras No. 5
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1.4
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I. Aria. Cantilena (Arr. van Hulse)
Heitor Villa-Lobos; Camil Van Hulse; Christopher Herrick |
5:46 | |||
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1.5
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Toccata No. 2
Marius Monnikendam; Christopher Herrick |
4:58 | |||
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1.6
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Andante with 5 Variations in G Major, K. 501 (Arr. Nield)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; David Nield; Christopher Herrick |
9:41 | |||
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1.7
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Rapsodia alla latina
Hans-André Stamm; Christopher Herrick |
7:10 | |||
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Vêpres de commun des fêtes de la Sainte-Vierge, Op. 18
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1.8
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Nos. 6-9. Ave maris stella
Marcel Dupré; Christopher Herrick |
5:46 | |||
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3 Rhapsodies sur des cantiques bretons, Op. 7
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1.9
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III. A Minor/F Major
Camille Saint-Saëns; Christopher Herrick |
5:56 | |||
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Messa solenne in F Major
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1.10
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Sonata finale. Allegro festoso
Vincenzo Petrali; Christopher Herrick |
4:29 | |||
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Capriol Suite
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1.11
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V. Pieds-en-l'air (Arr. Herrick)
Peter Warlock; Christopher Herrick; Christopher Herrick |
2:10 | |||
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1.12
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Trionfo della vita "Phantasiestück", Op. 76
Franz Wagner; Christopher Herrick |
4:23 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"What a power of good this recording has done me on a dank, rather dispiriting weekend. There’s so much light and warmth here—helped in no small measure by stand-out sonics—that even those who don’t normally gravitate to the organ will surely find something to savour. Herrick’s liner-notes effervesce with enthusiasm, and it’s that youthful vigour and sense of bright enquiry that underpins so much of his music-making. Long may it continue. Fine playing, a noble instrument and a superb recording; fans of Mr Herrick will love this one."
- MusicWeb International
Christopher Herrick makes no quasi-intellectual claims for this album: its intention is to entertain. And with twelve tracks of (largely) ridiculous organ fare, and the beast of an instrument that is the new Metzler organ of Poblet Monastery in Catalonia, the requisites quickly fall into place. If you like your organs meaty, but with a good sense of humour, this one is for you.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Hyperion Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -4.69 -16.08 to -0.51 | -24.62 -32.83 to -19.62 | -21.93 -30.70 to -16.10 | 11 9 to 13 | |
| 1 | I. Power of Life | -0.51 | -22.44 | -19.7 | 13 |
| 2 | I. Amazing Grace | -4.02 | -21.61 | -19.4 | 10 |
| 3 | Orb and Sceptre "Coronation March" (Arr. McKie/Herrick) | -2.00 | -21.09 | -18.4 | 12 |
| 4 | I. Aria. Cantilena (Arr. van Hulse) | -5.60 | -26.30 | -24.5 | 11 |
| 5 | Toccata No. 2 | -1.32 | -22.17 | -18.7 | 13 |
| 6 | Andante with 5 Variations in G Major, K. 501 (Arr. Nield) | -11.52 | -32.77 | -30.6 | 12 |
| 7 | Rapsodia alla latina | -1.57 | -22.94 | -19.7 | 12 |
| 8 | Nos. 6-9. Ave maris stella | -2.11 | -23.33 | -20.7 | 12 |
| 9 | III. A Minor/F Major | -5.90 | -27.70 | -24.9 | 11 |
| 10 | Sonata finale. Allegro festoso | -4.34 | -22.59 | -19.7 | 11 |
| 11 | V. Pieds-en-l'air (Arr. Herrick) | -16.08 | -32.83 | -30.7 | 9 |
| 12 | Trionfo della vita "Phantasiestück", Op. 76 | -1.30 | -19.62 | -16.1 | 11 |