Organ Book: Organ Book

Name: Organ Book: Organ Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K04147
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By Nicolas De Grigny

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Expertly arranged Organ Collection by Nicolas De Grigny from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Baroque era.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 100

ISBN10: 0-7692-4229-4

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4229-3

UPC: 029156060003

SKU: 00-K04147

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About the Composer: Nicolas De Grigny

Nicolas De Grigny (1671-1703) was a French organist and composer whose brief career left an outsized mark on Baroque keyboard music. Working primarily in Reims, he developed a distinctive compositional voice that blended French classical elegance with the harmonic adventurousness of his era, creating works of remarkable depth and technical sophistication.

His published output was small but influential, particularly his two organ books which remain central to the repertoire. De Grigny's music demonstrates mastery of fugal writing, ornamentation, and the liturgical contexts for which organ music was composed, making his works essential study for organists seeking to understand the French Baroque tradition.

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Why we love this

This Kalmus Edition provides access to one of the Baroque era's most rewarding organ collections in a clean, reliable format. The range of movements and compositional techniques within these pages gives organists genuine repertoire depth rather than isolated showcase pieces, and the work's formal complexity rewards serious practice without sacrificing musical satisfaction.

What to expect

Elegant and intellectually engaging, these pieces balance formal discipline with expressive warmth. The writing sits comfortably under the hands while demanding clear thinking about counterpoint and phrasing, creating music that feels simultaneously intimate and architecturally secure.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced organists seeking substantial Baroque repertoire that develops technical skill and interpretive maturity. Organists preparing for recitals or liturgical performances will find both showpiece movements and intimate works suitable for varied contexts.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the independence of each voice in fugal passages by thinking horizontally rather than trying to project each line equally; let the musical logic of the counterpoint guide your voicing choices.
Approach ornamentation with clarity and consistency, maintaining rhythmic precision even as you shape decorative figures expressively.
Use the organ's registration to articulate phrase structure and harmonic movement, allowing tonal color to support rather than obscure the underlying architecture.
Practice movements in smaller sections, internalizing the harmonic rhythm and voice-leading before assembling them at performance tempo.

How to use it

Program individual movements as recital openers, intermezzos, or closing pieces depending on their character and technical demands. The collection also serves as a complete study source for an organist deepening their engagement with French Baroque style across a full season or academic year.