A series of solo and ensemble recitals, beginning at 1.10 pm in the nave. This continues through October and November.
David Price is Organist and Master of the Choristers of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Featuring music by J. S. Bach, Théodore Dubois, Olivier
Messiaen and Léon Boëllmann
J. S. Bach – Praeludium in E-flat BWV 552i
J. S. Bach – Choral Prelude ‘Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele’ BWV 654
J. S. Bach – Fugue in E-flat BWV 552ii
Dubois – from Douze Pièces Nouvelles:
In paradisum
Fiat lux
Messiaen – from L’Ascension:
Alléluias sereins d’une âme qui désire le ciel
Transports de joie d’une âme devant la gloire du Christ qui est la sienna
Prière du Christ montant vers son Père
Boëllmann – Suite Gothique Op. 25
See https://musicinportsmouth.co.uk/noticeboard/the-southern-cathedrals-festival-in-chichester for a general preview.
For the twentieth year, Mark presents four forty-five minute recitals exploring the highways and byways of the organ repertoire and introduced in his scholarly but entertaining manner. Bring your own lunch, coffee on sale.
Richard Moore is Sub-organist of Guildford Cathedral.
Read more about The Organ Project, which this recital is raising funds for.
Postponed from 6 June.