February 10, 2019
Cathedral of the Madeleine, at 8pm
Cathedral of the Madeleine, at 8pm
James O'DonnellWestminster Abbey, London, England
James O’Donnell is Organist and Master of the Choristers of Westminster Abbey. Internationally recognized as a conductor and organ recitalist, he has given concerts all over the world, including the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. He has also appeared in the BBC Proms and at numerous other festivals.
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Prelude in E flat BWV 552/i Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992) Les Corps Glorieux Sept Visions brèves de la Vie des Ressuscités The Glorified Bodies: Seven brief Visions of the Life of the Resurrected I. Subtilité des Corps Glorieux / Subtlety of the Glorified Bodies Sown a natural body, they are raised a spiritual body... II. Les Eaux de la Grâce / The Waters of Grace The Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters. III. L’Ange aux Parfums / The Angel of Incense And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand. IV. Combat de la Mort et de la Vie / Battle between Death and Life Death and Life have engaged in a stupefying struggle; the Creator of Life, having died, now lives and reigns. V. Force et Agilité des Corps Glorieux / Strength and Agility of the Glorified Bodies Sown in weakness, they are raised in power. VI. Joie et Clarté des Corps Glorieux / Joy and Brightness of the Glorified Bodies Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their father. VII. Le Mystère de la Sainte-Trinité / The Mystery of the Holy Trinity Johann Sebastian Bach Fugue in E flat BWV 552/ii |