David Bednall presents an exciting programme to display the full sounds and abilities of Sherborne Abbey’s magnificent organ. The master of the organ, J.S. Bach, is represented in the mighty Aus tiefer Noth with its double pedal part, and well-known organ composers Vierne, Howells, and Francis Jackson are heard in beautiful miniatures. Among the more unusual offerings are Cecilia McDowall’s uplifting Celebration, Hilary Tann’s evocative Pinnae Ventorum, and Britton’s fantastically virtuosic and fun Variations on ‘I got rhythm’ and James Macmillan’s rhythmic dance Kenga e Krushqve. The programme ends with an improvisation for which the audience are invited to submit themes.
David is recognized as one of the leading choral composers of his generation – widely published, performed, recorded and broadcast. David is Choral Director at Clifton Cathedral, an Organist of St John The Evangelist, Bath, and Director of Bristol Bach Choir, Bristol Chamber Choir and Chew Valley Choral Society, alongside his extensive freelance career.
Cecilia McDowall:
Celebration
Francis Jackson:
‘Rêverie on a theme of Maurice Ravel’
(from Acklam Pieces)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir BWV 686
(from Part Three of the Clavier-übung)
Herbert Howells:
‘Sarabande for the 12th day of any October’
(from Partita)
Harold Britton:
Variations on ‘I got rhythm’ by George Gershwin
Louis Vierne:
‘Méditation’
(from 24 Pièces en style libre)
Hilary Tann:
Pinnae Ventorum
Joseph Haydn:
Three Pieces for Musical Clocks: Andante in F major, no. 15; Menuetto in C, no. 11; Presto in C, no. 12
James Macmillan:
Kenga e Krushqve
Improvisation on themes submitted by the audience
