Kansas City, Mo., native Bruce Prince-Joseph's career started at age 17 when he moved to New York City where he was appointed chancel organist of the famed St. Patrick's Cathedral. Prince-Joseph later would serve 25 years as professor and head of the music department of Hunter College. From 1955 to 1975 he served as keyboardist for the New York Philharmonic, and worked with the greats of classical music, including the late conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. In 1965 he earned a Grammy Award nomination for his recording of J. S. Bach's Six Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord. Since his return to his hometown in 1986, Prince-Joseph has been instrumental in restoring or directing the restoration of several historic pipe organs. The classic album presented here, "King Of Instruments," recorded in the late 1950's, features Prince-Joseph performing works by J.S. Bach, Eugene Gigout, Dietrich Buxtehude, Charles-Marie Widor and others. All selections newly remastered.When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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