Amazing Grace, Jung-A Lee, organist
A world-class organist, Dr. Jung-A Lee, released her third organ solo CD, “Amazing Grace,” which was recorded at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The organ in the Disney Concert Hall was built by the German organ builder Caspar Glatter-Götz under the tonal direction and voicing of Manuel Rosales. The organ has four manuals, 6134 pipes, and its external pipes often referred as “French fries.” The major work of the CD is the Sonata on the 94th Psalm by the German composer, Julius Reubke. The organ work is considered as one of the most challenging works in the organ literature. In Track 7 of the CD Dr. Jung-A Lee shows her brilliant technique and exceptional musicianship while playing the 23 minute-long work by Reubke. In organ history Johann Sebastian Bach is considered as the most important composer. His Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 541, was recorded as Track 4 of the CD. Her playing is very delicate and expresses the characteristics of the Baroque era very well. A couple of hymn arrangements were recorded as tracks 1 and 3. On purpose I chose the opening track to be a well-known melody, “Amazing Grace,” so that people can feel close to organ music. A former organist, Christopher Pardini, wrote a great rendition on the worldly renown tune. Another hymn arrangement is based on, “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise.” Dr. Edwin Willmington, who is the dean of Fred Bock Institute of Music, Fuller Seminary, wrote a beautiful work. Daniel’s Prayer by Corneliu Mootz is a very unique organ work, as it almost reminds me of a movie theme. Even though the composer had the Bible verses in mind, one will be able to appreciate this amazing organ piece as it brings out so many different colors from the huge organ at Disney Hall.
Jung-A Lee  (Artist),     Julius Reubke  (Composer),     Massimo Nosetti  (Composer),     Edwin M. Willmington  (Composer),     Johann Sebastian Bach  (Composer),     Corneliu Mootz  (Composer),     Michael Burkhardt  (Composer),     Louis Vierne  (Composer)    &                   4                  more   Format: Audio CD
{"Manufacturer": "Music Mission International", "Run time": "1 hour", "Date First Available": "May 5, 2016", "Label": "Music Mission International"}