About Tom Bell: Livre du Saint Sacrement
Performers
Tom Bell organ
Programme
Messiaen Livre du Saint Sacrement
Tom Bell plays Messiaen’s final composition for organ, a vast, vivid tour of both the composer’s faith and the instrument he loved. The piece is a wonderful summation of the musical styles Messiaen explored throughout his lifetime, including indulgent chords, flashes of plainsong and explosive dramatic flourishes. Listen out for snatches of birdsong and the rippling of breaking waves at the parting of the Red Sea. The performance will be preceded by a short talk from Tom exploring the piece.
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