J.N. Geoffroy - 17 verses, 2nd Class Mass (very beautiful pieces)

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Jean-Nicolas Geoffroy (1633-1694)
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Jean-Nicolas Geoffroy, born in Vitry-le-François around 1633 and died in Perpignan on March 11, 1694, is a French composer, harpsichordist and organist of the Baroque period.

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from "Organ book attributed to J.N. GEOFFROY"

2nd Class Mass with verses (played alternately with the choir.
In my opinion, these 17 verses are very beautiful pieces.

00:01 N°1. Kyrie: Prélude
(Plein Jeu)
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00:56 N°2. Kyrie: Fugue
(Anches et Jeu de Tierce)
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01:43 N°3. Christe: Récit
(Voix humaine)
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03:08 N°4. Kyrie: Duo
(Cornet / Cromorne)
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03:51 N°5. Kyrie: Dialogue
(Grand Jeu: Pos / GO)
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04:41 N°6. Gloria: Et in terra
(Prélude Plein Jeu)
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05:18 N°7. Gloria: Benedicimus te
(Fonds 8, Voix humaine, Trem)
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05:59 N°8. Gloria: Fugue grave
(Pos: Fds, mix, Cromorne)
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06:56 N°9. Gloria: Fugue gaie
(Fds 8,4,2 Tierce, Larigot)
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07:47 N°10. Gloria: Récit
(Bd8+Fl4 / Voix Humaine)
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09:08 N°11. Gloria: Duo
(Petite Tierce / Grosse Tierce)
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09:57 N°12. Gloria: Dialogue
(Grand jeu Pos/Go)
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11:03 N°13. Sanctus
(Prélude : Plein Jeu)
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11:56 N°14. Sanctus: Récit
(Bd8, Fl4 / Cornet)
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13:18 N°15. Sanctus: Fugue
(Fds 8,4,2 Tierce, Larigot)
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14:14 N°16. Agnus: Prélude
(Plein Jeu)
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15:26 N°17. Agnus: Dialogue
(Grand Jeu: GO / Pos)
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These pieces were perhaps not composed by J.N Geoffroy but by various anonymous people from the same period (around 1690).
However, this music is original and very interesting.

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Recorded on "La Chaise-Dieu" by the midi files that I created and adapted especially for this organ from the score.
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