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James O'Donnell

Westminster Abbey

James O'Donnell

From the Canyons to the Stars: The Music of Olivier Messiaen

Tuesday 22 July 2008, 7pm

Jehan Alain Intermezzo for organ
Jehan Alain Fantaisie No.2 for organ
Jehan Alain Litanies for organ
Maurice Durufle Prelude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op.7
Olivier Messiaen Verset pour la fete de la dedicace
Olivier Messiaen L'Ascension - 4 meditations symphoniques

James O'Donnellorgan

James O'Donnell explores the relationships between Messiaen and his peers. Messiaen greatly admired the music of Jehan Alain and fellow organist Durufle used the letters of Alain's name to spell out the musical theme, quoting from his Litanies at the same time.

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