American Guild of Organists Presents St. Cecilia Rectial – David Briggs
$25 general admission, $50 admission + post-concert reception
- David Briggs, organ
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Andante in F major, K. 616
Franz Liszt — Prometheus, Symphonic Poem No. 5, S. 99 (arr. Jean Guillou)
Maurice Ravel — Ma Mère l'Oye ("Mother Goose") Suite (arr. David Briggs)
Pierre Cochereau — Selected works (homage to Pierre Cochereau, reconstructed by David Briggs)
Various — Selected works ("Suite Liturgique à Notre-Dame de Paris dans les années soixante" ("Liturgical Suite of Notre-Dame de Paris in the 60s"))
David Briggs brings vibrant life to the music of every period from the Baroque to the mid-20th Century. The program features works not only composed for the organ, but also transcribed symphonic works that sing beautifully on the instrument. Beginning with improvised cadenzas in the Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, and ending with reconstructed liturgical improvisations of Pierre Cochereau's 1960's works, the final being the blistering Sortie in E-flat, this performance by Briggs promises a live vitality rarely experienced in an organ recital, giving you the opportunity to experience music on Benaroya's mighty 'King of Instruments' in a new way.
About the performer: Internationally renowned organist David Briggs is known as a leading transcriber of symphonic works for organ and improvisor for silent films. Performing more than 70 concerts a year, spanning several continents, he was recently hailed by The New York Times as "one of our finest organists," his performances are acclaimed for their musicality, virtuosity, and ability to engage audiences of all ages. He has recorded two DVDs and 37 CDs, and is a prolific composer. David is currently Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York.
About David Briggs, organ
Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium
200 University StreetSeattle, WA 98101
United States