L'Orgue, Souvenir ... Matthias-Kirche, Berlin - Vol. 2

This recording is part of a significant series documenting the organist Jean Guillou, who served as the titular organist at Saint-Eustache in Paris for over thirty years. The release captures his performances at the Matthias-Kirche in Berlin, a venue chosen for its specific acoustic properties and the character of its organ. These recordings are intended to preserve Guillou’s distinctive approach to the instrument, which often prioritized clarity, virtuosic phrasing, and an unconventional exploration of orchestral color that challenged traditional interpretations of the repertoire.

The recording was issued under the AUGURE label, an imprint closely associated with Guillou’s later career and dedicated to the curation of his archival and concert performances. The design and production reflect the label's focus on intimate documentation of the artist's final decade of activity. As part of a multi-volume set, this release functions as a direct record of Guillou's pedagogical and interpretative legacy, offering listeners a window into his improvisational style and his technical mastery of major European instruments.