An Imaginary Encounter: Bach and Vierne
Works for organ and choir
The tradition continues: following in the footsteps of Telemann, Handel, Pachelbel, Marchand, Widor, and many others, this time we will imagine a meeting between Johann Sebastian Bach and Louis Vierne, the famous French organist and titular organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, who deeply admired Johann Sebastian Bach. In particular, he transcribed Bach’s popular Sicilienne (BWV 1031) for organ and regularly included Bach’s works in his recitals, attesting to the enduring influence of the Leipzig Cantor not only on the French organ tradition but also in the composition of the magnificent Messe solennelle for choir and two organs.
Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal
Federico Andreoni, choir organ
Vincent Boucher, great organ
Andrew Gray, direction
Julie Daoust, host
General admission: $20
VIP access to the organ loft: $100, including a vin d’honneur with the artists
Tickets on sale at festivalbachmontreal.com or at 514 843-3414
Large-screen projection
Basilica, 3:30 p.m.
PROGRAM
Louis Vierne (1870–1937)
Solemn Mass, Op. 16
Kyrie
Gloria
Sanctus
Benedictus
Agnus Dei
Ave Maria, Op. 3
Tantum Ergo, Op. 18
Symphony No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 28
Finale
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Siciliana, BWV 1031 (transcription by L. Vierne)
Excerpts from Cantatas