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How Notre-Dame’s organ got the kiss of life

How Notre-Dame’s organ got the kiss of life

This is the official blessing for the reopening of the great organ of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

Not everyone was impressed by the esoteric repertoire, least of all some world leaders. Here’s a reasoned critique.

Personally, I quite liked the Erik Satie playout riff:

And this was the best: Dudamel conducting the Saint-Saens 3rd symphony finale, with organ obbligato.

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