Concert Details
| Title: | D'Arcy Trinkwon: Franck & the Sainte-Clotilde Tradition |
| Performed by: | D'Arcy Trinkwon, Concert Organist |
| Time: | Friday, 11 May 2018, at 7:30pm |
| Place: | Arundel Cathedral, Arundel |
| Description: | Opening concert of three celebrating the great organ works of César Franck (1822-1890). Although few in number, they are valued as some of the important masterpieces written for the organ during the 19th century; they express soaring emotions, turbulent passions, beautiful melodies and magical explorations of feelings temporal and spiritual. “These winged paraphrases deserve their place beside the masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach!” Franz Liszt – upon hearing Franck play his ‘Six Pièces’ at Sainte-Clotilde, Paris, on April 13, 1866. The concerts also present dramatic works by two of Franck’s successors as Organist of the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris: Franck’s pupil Charles Tournemire (1870-1939) and Tournemire’s pupil Jean Langlais (1907-1991) – each key-holders in what has become known as ‘the Sainte-Clotilde tradition’. The appeal of these concerts is far wider than church or organ circles but includes any lovers of great music or those with a wish to experience the universal and spiritual message of great art. Arundel Cathedral - whose proportions and style are similar to those of Saint-Clothilde - will be a perfect venue to hear this beautiful music soar heavenwards. The organ is one of the most notable in the South: built by the doyen of Victorian organ builders, William Hill in 1873, it was rebuilt by David Wells in 2005. In 2008 it was awarded a Historic Organ Certificate by the National Pipe Organ Register. One of the outstanding virtuoso organists before the public today, the distinguished musician D’Arcy Trinkwon is particularly suited to the fervour of Romantic music. His renowned affinity with the French repertoire has been demonstrated in performances acclaimed worldwide and has been at the core of his relationship with the organ since he was first drawn to the instrument; he will elucidate the spiritual and emotional power of the message behind the notes with consummate artistry. “D’Arcy Trinkwon is a master of phrasing and the sensitivity of his artistry gives new life to the great Romantic works… Apart from his great awareness of nuances, it is this gifted musician’s mastery of colour that allows him to further illuminate unimagined perspectives in often complex works… Trinkwon earned enthusiastic applause for his technically immaculate playing and great virtuosity. His splendid, but nevertheless subtle virtuosity combined with considerable artistic integrity to demonstrate that he is one of the really great artists of his genre.” MÜNCHENER MERKUR “So much infectious joy radiates from his performance that purists could suffer severe pangs of guilt… Technical difficulties don’t exist.” ORGANISTS’ REVIEW To find out more visit darcytrinkwon.com PROGRAMME FRANCK Choral No. 1 in E Prélude, fugue et variation, Op.18 Fantaisie in C, Op.16 Grande-pièce symphonique, Op.17 TOURNEMIRE Petite rhapsodie improvisée Improvisation sur le Te Deum LANGLAIS Folkloric Suite, Op.77: III - Cantique NB: Whilst set out for ease of reading, please note that each programme will be performed in a different running-order. |
| Tickets: | Tickets £10 for each concert: under 16s/unemployed free |
| Contact: | Louise Sharp  |
