The organ is the mightiest instrument, capable of a huge dynamic range from the quietest pianissimo to the most glorious fortissimo. Of course, it has long had religious associations, and there's no denying that organ music sounds best in the reverberant acoustic of a church or cathedral. This has moved composers to some of their most spiritual and grand utterances, but this doesn't exclude people of any religion, or none at all, from enjoying organ music. French organ music is probably the highest achievement of the genre.

Tracks:

1. Cesar Franck: Trois Pieces - Phantaisie en la Majeur
Michael Murray, Basilique St. Sernin Toulouse
2. Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony No. 3, Op. 13, Prelude
Daniel Roth, Basilique St. Sernin Toulouse
3. Marcel Dupre: Cortege et Litanie, Op. 19, No. 2
Michael Murray, Eglise St. Sulpice Paris
4. Louis Couperin: Chaconne en sol Mineur
Michael Murray, Boston Symphony Hall
5. Louis Vierne: 24 Pieces de Fantaisie, Suite 4 Op. 55 - Cathedrales
Ben van Oosten, Basilique St. Ouen Rouen
6. Eugene Gigout: Scherzo
Michael Murray, Boston Symphony Hall
7. Alexandre Guilmant: Sonate No. 1 en re Mineur - Introduction et Allegro
Felix Hell, First Plymouth Congregational Church Lincoln
8. Charles-Marie Widor: Symphonie No. 5, Op. 42 - Toccata
Michael Murray, Methuen Memorial Music Hall
9. Maurice Durufle: Prelude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7
Friedhelm Flamme, Stiftskirche Bad Gandersheim
10. Cesar Franck: Grand Choeur - Kyrie de la Messe de Noel
Hans-Eberhard Ross, St. Martin Memmingen
11. Louis Vierne: Symphonie No. 3, Op. 28 fa diese Mineur - Finale
Ben van Oosten, Basilique St. Sernin Toulouse