Esteemed organist and choral director Tristan Russcher and the choir of St Bartholomew’s Church present a vibrant and varied survey of French liturgical music of the last 100 years, showcasing the dramatic Messe Solennelle by Jean Langlais, and also featuring the same composer’s virtuosic Cinq Méditations Sur L'Apocalypse alongside works by Jehan Alain. Andrew Johnstone, Organist of St Bartholomew’s, accompanies the choir.

Artists: Tristan Russcher (organ solo and director), Andrew Johnstone (accompanist), The Choir of St Bartholomew’s Church

Jehan Alain 1911 – 1940
Kyrie, Gloria (Messe Modale)

Le Jardin Suspendu*
Sanctus, Benedictus,
Litanies*
Agnus Dei (Messe Modale)

Jean Langlais 1907-1991
*Meditation 1:
Celui qui a des oreilles qu’ll écoute (He who has ears, let him hear)
(Cinq Méditations sur l’Apocolypse)
Kyrie (Messe Solonnelle)

*Meditation 2:
l était, Il est et Il vient (He was, he is and he will come)
Gloria

*Meditation 3:
Visions prophétiques (Prophetic visions)
Sanctus
Benedictus

*Meditation 4:
Oh oui, viens Seigneur Jésus (Oh yes, do come Lord Jesus Christ)
Agnus Dei

*Meditation 5:
La Çinquieme Trompette (The Fifth Trumpet)

* Solo organ items

Pipeworks Festival France 100 is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council and is presented in association with the French Embassy in Ireland (www.ambafrance-ie.org); Festival partners include RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Whitefriar Street Church, Dún Laoghaire Summer Organ Concerts and The National Concert Hall.