Fauchard, A.L.J.

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It's a pity that hardly anyone has heard of Abbé Auguste Louis Joseph Fauchard...

He studied with Aleandre Guilmant, Louis Vierne and Vincent d'Indy, and later was bot a priest and organist at Laval Cathedral.  He composed 4 Symphonies for Organ as well as some other fine works.  Probably because he was an organist/composer (and not in Paris) he is virtually forgotten.  I have heard nearly all of his works (except the 3rd and 4th Symphonies) and have been much impressed.  I so enjoyed his Choral for organ that I took the time and effort to orchestrate it...  such gorgeous harmonies!

CHORAL

If anyone is interested in hearing the organ version also, I can probably upload that as well.
Friedhelm Flamme has made a couple of recordings of Fauchard's music - I encourage you to check them out!