Prélude Et Fugue En La Mineur / Fantaisie Et Fugue En Sol Mineur / Prélude De Chorale En Fa Mineur "Je T'invoque Seigneur" / Prélude de Chorale En Sol Majeur "Jésus, Que Ma Joie Demeure"

Released in 1957 on the La Voix de Son Maître label, this recording showcases the formidable talent of French pianist Yvonne Lefébure performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Lefébure, a student of Alfred Cortot and a key figure in 20th-century French pianism, was renowned for her intellectual rigor and distinct touch. This collection specifically features transcriptions and interpretations of Bach’s organ works, a repertoire she explored with a clarity that bridged the gap between Romantic tradition and historically informed performance.

The album serves as a testament to the post-war French classical recording aesthetic, favoring a clean, direct sound that highlights Lefébure’s precise articulation. As an interpreter, Lefébure sought to reveal the spiritual architecture within Bach's compositions, particularly in the chorale preludes such as 'Jésus, que ma joie demeure.' While the release was a staple for connoisseurs of the French school, it remains a significant documentation of how mid-century virtuosos adapted the grand scale of organ repertoire for the intimacy of the piano.