Dupré - Prelude and Fugue in G minor op. 7 no. 3 (with score)

The Prelude and Fugue in G Minor op. 7 no. 3 by Marcel Dupré, played by Yves Castagnet on the organ of Notre-Dame de Paris. Prelude - 0:00 Fugue - 4:09 Marcel Dupré was one of the most important organists of the 20th century. He taught many famous organists including Jehan and Marie-Claire Alain, Jean Langlais and Olivier Messiaen, and his technique of absolute legato has become the default touch for French organ music. This prelude and fugue, the final one of the set, forms a clear finale to the opus. The prelude combines the virtuosity of the B major prelude and the delicateness of the F minor prelude, all while adding in innovations of its own such as the quadruple pedaling at 2:21. The fugue continues this virtuosity, building to a spectacular climax that exploits the full power of the Cavaillé-Coll organ.