George Baker, Discography
Lists of recordings with George Baker as organist, producer and editor, and other recordings featuring George Baker. Recordings are available from the Organ Historical Society, Solstice Music, and Spinning Dog Records.
Recordings as Organist
Compact Disc
Hommage à Cochereau A Tribute to Pierre Cochereau with George C. Baker, David Briggs, Thierry Escaich, and Loïc Mallié. George Baker plays his compositions Ricercar on "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", Berceuse-Paraphrase, and Toccata-Gigue on the Sussex Carol. Organ: Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1862) Released 2009. 1 CD. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Berceuse-Paraphrase 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Jean Langlais: A Centenary Organ: Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1888) Released in 2007. 1CD. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Chant de Paix 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Complete Organ Works of Louis Vierne, 8 Volume Set World premiere recording with Pierre Cochereau and George C. Baker, organists. Awards: 1995 Nouvelle Académie du Disque Français Grand Prix Spécial du Jury, 2000 American Record Guide Critic�s Choice Award. Released in 1994. 8 volumes. CD Box Set. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Postlude (from 24 Pièces en Style Libre) 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Complete Organ Works of Louis Vierne, Volume 4 Disc features both Pierre Cochereau and George Baker, organists. Baker plays Prélude en fa Diese Minuer (c. 1914), Improvisations (1929) et Transcrites par Maurice Duruflé, and Marche Triomphale op. 46. Organ: Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1890) 1 CD. |
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Complete Organ Works of Louis Vierne, Volumes 5 & 6 24 Pièces en Style Libre op. 31, Prélude Funèbre op. 4, Messe Basse op. 30, Messe Basse Pour le Défunts op. 62. Organ: Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1890) Recorded in 1993. 2 CDs. |
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Complete Organ Works of Louis Vierne, Volumes 7 & 8 24 Pièces de Fantaisie op. 51, 53, 54, & 55. Organ: Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1890) Recorded in 1994. 2 CDs. |
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Louis Vierne: 24 Pièces en Style Libre op. 31, Messe Basse op. 30, Messe Basse Pour le Défunts op. 62 Organ: Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1890) Recorded in 1993. 2 CDs. |
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Johann Sebastian Bach: Six Trio Sonatas Organ: Saint-Maximim de Thionville, France (Kern, 1969) 1 CD, remastered from 1976 analog recording. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. |
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Johann Sebastian Bach: 5 Organ Concertos, BWV 592-596 Organ: Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris, France (Kern, 1967) 1 CD, remastered from 1979 analog recording. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Vivaldi-Bach Concerto in A Minor, mvt. 1 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Marcel Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 13 Vision op. 44, Zephyrs, Deuxième Symphonie op. 26, Six Antiennes pour le Temps de Noël op. 48, Chorales op. 28 (Nos. 21-23, 36-41 & 66). Organ: Perkins Chapel Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA (Aeolian-Skinner/Schudi/Dupont, 2000) 1CD. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. |
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Reger/Hindemith: Organ Works Organs: Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1888); Saint-Maximim de Thionville, France (Kern, 1969) 1 CD, remastered from analog recordings. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Reger: Fugue in D Minor, op. 59 no. 6 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Clérambault/du Mage: Organ Works Louis-Nicolas Clérambault: 2 Suites. Pierre du Mage: Livre d'Orgue. Organ: Boisseau de Houdan, France (L. A. Clicquot, 1734) 1 CD, remastered from 1976 analog recording. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. Clérambault: Suite du Deuxième Ton Récit de Nazard 192 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
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Organ Works of Widor and Vierne Charles-Marie Widor: Toccata en Fa 9ème Symphonie "Gothique". Louis Vierne: 13 Pièces en Style Libre op. 31. Organ: Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1890) Released in 1990. 1 CD. |
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Complete Organ Works of Darius Milhaud Organ: Cathédrale de Chartres, Chartres, France (Danion-Gonzalez, 1970) Awards: Grand Prix du Disque 1 CD, remastered from 1974 analog recording. Listen to MP3 Excerpts. |
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Christmas at Trinity Organ: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland, Oregon, USA (Rosales, 1987) Released in 1992. 1CD. |
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Riches to Rags: Works of Bach and Joplin J. S. Bach: Concerti in A Minor, D Minor, and G; Trio Sonatas Nos. 1 and 6. Scott Joplin: The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag. Organs: Perkins Chapel Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA (Aeolian-Skinner/Schudi/Dupont, 2000); Saint-Maximim de Thionville, France (Kern, 1969); and Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris, France (Kern, 1967) 1 CD. |
Baroque Notes, Inc. |
LP Record
Johann Sebastian Bach: Complete Organ Works Organs: Saint-Maximim de Thionville, France (Kern, 1969); Saint-Martin à Masevaux, France (Kern, 1975); Notre-Dame de la Paix, St. Louis, France (Kern, 1973); and Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris, France (Kern, 1967) The first recording of Bach's complete organ works by an American. Recorded 1976, 1978, and 1979. Released 1979. 19 LPs Box Set. |
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Complete Organ Works of Darius Milhaud Organ: Cathédrale de Chartres, Chartres, France (Danion-Gonzalez, 1970) Awards: Grand Prix du Disque 1 LP. |
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Max Reger: Organ Works Organ: Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1888) 1 LP. |
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Organ Works of American Composers Organ: Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, France (A. Cavaillé-Coll, 1888) 1 LP. |
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Paul Hindemith: Three Sonatas for Organ Organ: Saint-Maximim de Thionville, France (Kern, 1969) 1 LP. |
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Clérambault/du Mage: Organ Works Louis-Nicolas Clérambault: 2 Suites. Pierre du Mage: Livre d'Orgue. Organ: Boisseau de Houdan, France (L. A. Clicquot, 1734) Released 1976. 1 LP |
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George C. Baker at St. Thomas Aquinas, Dallas Works of Charles Tournemire, Nicolas de Grigny, Jean Langlais, César Franck, Louis Vierne, and Fred Coulter. Organ: St. Thomas Aquinas, Dallas, Texas, USA (Schudi Organ Company, 1978) Released 1979. 1 LP. |
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Recordings as Producer and Editor
DVD
Improvisation Masterclass, Philippe Lefèbvre Organist Philippe Lefèbvre, who is titular organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Paris Conservatoire improvisation professor, presents specific techniques and gives examples in the art of improvisation in the French style. Anyone wishing to improvise, from beginners to advanced practitioners, will find many helpful and practical tips in this unique film. A bonus feature at the end of the film is an improvisation by Philippe at Notre-Dame, which demonstrates many of the colors of the organ, from the celestes to the tutti. The music is accompanied by a slide show of the Cathedral and its magnificent organ. Filmed 2010. Released 2011. 1 DVD, NTSC (PAL Available), Multizones. |
Baroque Notes, Inc. |
Compact Disc
Frédéric Blanc: Improvisations on Easter Themes Organ: Perkins Chapel Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA (Aeolian-Skinner/Schudi/Dupont, 2000) Recorded 2002. Released 2003. 1 CD. |
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Philippe Lefèbvre: Improvisations Organ: First United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA (Aeolian-Skinner/Garland, 2003) Recorded 2003. Released 2004. 1 CD. |
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Pierre Pincemaille: Improvisations on Christmas Themes Organ: Perkins Chapel Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA (Aeolian-Skinner/Schudi/Dupont, 2000) Released 2002. 1 CD. |
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Other Recordings
DVD
Cochereau Released on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Pierre Cochereau's death and in homage to the exceptional artist he was, this DVD is primarily made up of official archives and private documents. It is interspersed with interviews of other musicians, former students, personalities, and close friends. Released 2004. 1 DVD, NTSC, Multizones. |
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