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Fugue State Films seeks Investors and Subscribers for the Organs of Cavaillé-Coll

To mark the 200th anniversary of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll’s birth, and the upcoming 150th anniversary of his organ at St Sulpice, Paris, Fugue State Films plans to produce the first ever full-length documentary film about the great organ builder’s life and work, as well as lots of filmed performances and recordings. We are working with English organist Gerard Brooks as well as famous French organists and scholars. The result will be a beautifully packaged DVD / CD set called The Organs of Cavaillé-Coll.

Details are at http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/cavaille-coll

We want to do this because we think that Cavaillé-Coll is the best organ builder of the nineteenth century. We love the amazing instruments he built. Furthermore, his organs directly inspired people such as Franck, Widor and Vierne to write their compositions for the organ.

 

What we’re planning is a huge undertaking. We need to film and record superb organists performing at up to fifteen of Cavaillé-Coll’s most important organs, to interview the most important scholars and performers, and to film in key locations where he lived and worked.

 

Therefore we are seeking subscribers and investors to raise the money for this project. For a limited period of time we are offering a discounted package. If you subscribe now you can buy the DVD sets for £40 including postage and packing, whereas they will be £50 plus postage and packing when the project is released. There are also one-time-only perks including photos, set visits, credits and even the chance to choose a piece of music that we record. We have set out the full details of our fundraising campaign on our campaign website at:

http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/cavaille-coll/fund

Please support this project. We will need the support of more than three hundred people to make it happen. If you know other people who might be interested in supporting it too, please share this email with them. Also, please let us know if you can think of other opportunities to spread the word.

We need your help because we want to make the best possible film. This is a once in a career opportunity, and we want to do the best possible job. So please help us bring the magnificent work of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll to as wide a public as possible through making and releasing this film.

Many thanks, and very best wishes,

Will Fraser and Simon Still

Fugue State Films is the leading company making films about the organ. Our releases include:

The Art of Fugue

“Tremendously illuminating and magnificently produced … the finest recording of Bach’s Art of Fugue irrespective of media or instrument.” Gramophone Magazine

“Magnificent in its uncompromising approach.” Choir and Organ

“What a feast! … I really don’t have enough superlatives for this generous and imaginative production.” Organists’ Review

Pronkjuwelen in Stad en Ommeland

“Truly impressive. … This is quite the most beautifully produced volume that I have ever seen. … This whole set is a work of art and a labour of love – a real collector’s piece.” Organists’ Review

“You will be thoroughly satisfied, entertained, informed and delighted by this ‘must have’ addition to any organ lover’s collection.” Organ Club Journal

“I cannot commend it highly enough.” Choir and Organ

The Elusive English Organ

“Will Fraser’s beautifully made organ-related films are a fascinating development in the integration of the organ culture into the wider artistic world. The film tackles a tricky subject with considerable aplomb.” Choir and Organ

Virtuoso! Music for Organ

“A thrilling production … allowing one to marvel even more at Moult’s exhilarating musicianship.” Gramophone Magazine

Other Upcoming Releases:

Ex Tempore: the Art of Organ Improvisation in England

The Organs of the Laurenskerk, Alkmaar

http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/cavaille-coll