Jean Guillou: Franz Liszt Organ Works Vol 1 - Symphonic Poems.

The article focuses on recent recordings and reviews of organ music, highlighting notable instruments, performers, and repertoire. It discusses Francis Grier's organ music, noted for its theological and Indian influences, performed by Stephen Farr and Indira Grier. The restoration and expansion of the Great Organ of Aarhus Cathedral in Denmark is detailed, emphasizing its historical significance and tonal diversity. Hansjörg Albrecht's organ transcriptions of Anton Bruckner's symphonies are praised for transforming orchestral works into convincing organ repertoire. Other reviews cover Jean Guillou's Liszt transcriptions, Olivier Messiaen's *La Nativité du Seigneur* on a historic French organ, Peter Kofler's complete Bach organ works on a Rieger organ, and David Ponsford's interpretations of French Baroque music on the Andreas Silbermann organ at Marmoutier. Each recording is evaluated for its musical and historical context, instrument suitability, and interpretative insight.