Top French organist turns 100
mainThe indefatigable Pierre Labric is 100 today.
Longstanding deputy organist at Notre Dame de Paris, standing in for his 1948 Conservatoire classmate Pierre Cochereau, Labric made most of his celebrated recordings on the Cavaillé-Coll organ in Rouen.
Meh
organ doesn’t move the needle
Perhaps the needle is dead.
Outstanding interpreter, especially of Vierne’s music.
Happy Birthday, M. le Maitre Labric!
Labric’s Vierne symphonies are a treasure. He doesn’t go for the razzmatazz, focusing on the more introspective musical insights instead.