This album, "Flûte et orgue à Notre-Dame de Paris," features Jocelyn Daubigney on flute and Yves Castagnet on the choir organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The repertoire includes works ranging from Baroque to 20th-century compositions, highlighting the unique interplay between the flute and organ.
Jehan Alain’s Trois Mouvements, adapted for flute and organ, explores rhythmic and harmonic innovation, while Hermann Schroeder’s neo-classical Sonate creates a dialogue reminiscent of Baroque sonatas. Pieces by Bartók and Godard provide contrasting moods, from the folk-inspired charm of Bartók’s For Children to the elegant salon style of Godard’s Idylle. Baroque selections by Telemann, Handel, and Krebs showcase the timeless beauty and versatility of this instrumental pairing.
This recording is a tribute to the choir organ of Notre-Dame, which was significantly damaged in the 2019 fire. Made in 1992 and reissued in 2024, it captures the instrument's unique sound and the magical atmosphere of late-night sessions in the iconic cathedral.
