Henri Mulet

[tumult_in_the_praetorium]

In the thread concerning "Great Composers", reference was made to some of the figures of the organ world who are seemingly overlooked, and this brought Henri Mulet to my mind. He certainly seems to have been a mysterious character, living for many years in seclusion.

There are probably a number of us here who play the Carillon-Sortie or Tu es Petra which are seen countless times on recital programmes.

I recently got hold of the rest of the Esquisses Byzantines and have been trying some of them out - particularly Rosace, which I'd rate as one of the most luminous and beautiful pieces written for the instrument (tough as it is!). Does anyone else play any of his other movements other than the two aforementioned warhorses? A lot of them seem to be thoroughly atmospheric movements and deserve to be better known and played more often.

[Guest]

Re: Henri Mulet

Yes, Mulet's other *organ sketches* seem to get short shrift these days.

[soubasse32]

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Ah yes... good ol' "Henry Mullet" (as I like to call him when I'm feeling irreverent). [:P]</P>


The very first Offertory I ever played at my church - I was really under the microscope - was Mulet's Rosace. Luminous describes it very well.</P>


Interestingthat the French don'tgo forMulet too much- they also find it odd that he has such stature inthe USA(no doubt because of his two famous pieces).</P>


I like the Esquisses Byzantines very much and have always wanted to do all of them.</P>

[Guest]

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I tried to find Tu es Petra online,but had trouble. Does anyone know where I can buy it online?

[soubasse32]

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That iscurious -I searched andfound tonsof options. I'll list the first four:</P>


This one is in Euros</P>


This one is in US Dollars</P>


This one is in British Pounds- it is the entire collection (not too much more money, and is worthwhile in my opinion)</P>


This one is in US Dollars</P>


You could no doubt find the entire collection or the single sheet music, in whichever currency you prefer.</P>

[Guest]

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Dear Colleague!</p>

I have this music of Mulet so I can scan and send it to you. </p>

Best wishes,</p>

Norbert
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[Havoc]

Re: Henri Mulet

I can understand the french that they don't go for Mulet. There is better around than that. Rather run-of-the-mill muzak I would say.