Summer Organ Series by Francesca Ajossa

In this annual series, we welcome renowned organists from home and abroad who will perform a concert on the magnificent organ of the Grote Kerk in Gorinchem. Before the concert, there will be a talk about the pieces to spelen , and afterwards you can have a chat with the organist. welkom warm welkom!

Programme:

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643)
From “Fiori Musicali”, Messa della Madonna:
Toccata before the Mass
Kyrie – Christe – Kyrie

Heinrich Scheidemann (1595–1663)
Confetimini domino
- First part
- Second part

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643)
From “Fiori Musicali”, Messa della Madonna:
Canzon after the Epistle
Ricercar after the Credo

Nicolas De Grigny (1672–1703)
Ave Maris Stella:
- In 5 parts
- Fugue for 5
- Duo
- Dialogue on the Grands Jeux

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643)
From “Fiori Musicali”, Messa della Madonna:
Toccata for the Elevation
Bergamasca

Jean Langlais (1907–1991)
Medieval Suite in the form of a low mass
- Prelude (entrée)
- Tiento (offertory)
- Improvisation (elevation)
- Meditation (communion)
- Acclamations (based on the text of the Carolingian acclamations)