Premier Livre D'Orgue / Plein Jeu - Fugue Sur L'Ave Maris Stella - Basse Et Dessus de Trompette - Flûtes - Trio - Basse de Cromorne - Récit De Nazard - Muzète - Offertoire - Duo En Cor De Chasse

This recording captures the height of the French Baroque organ repertoire, featuring seminal works by Pierre Du Mage and Jean-François Dandrieu. Produced under the Calliope label in the mid-1970s, the album was part of an ambitious project to document the rich tradition of the French Classical organ school. These compositions were originally intended for the vibrant liturgical settings of the 18th century, showcasing the specific tonal colors and registration capabilities of period instruments.

The performances by André Isoir are highly regarded for their technical precision and stylistic authenticity. Isoir, a renowned organist, sought to highlight the intricate contrapuntal textures and the characteristic 'grands jeux' of the era. Upon its release, the recording was praised by musicologists and critics for its clarity and the meticulous engineering that captured the acoustic character of the instruments, establishing a benchmark for subsequent interpretations of French organ music.