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Charles Francis

  • Church of St John the Evangelist 39 Duncan Terrace London, England, N1 8AL United Kingdom (map)

Charles Francis, a young organist who has already garnered a reputation as a soloist across the UK.

Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Hindemith, Gaston Litaize, Maurice Duruflé

Admission: free with a retiring collection for the church

Podcast

Listen to Charles talk about his programme on the Pipes, Pedals and Stops podcast.

Biography

Charles Francis is a young organist who has already garnered a reputation as a soloist across the UK. His playing has earned him various notable accolades including First Prizes in both the IAO/RCO Organ Playing Competition (Edinburgh, 2022) and The Dame Gillian Weir Messiaen Competition (Birmingham, 2019). He is currently studying at the Eastman school with Nathan Laube in the USA.

Programme

Cantata 29, “Wir danken dir”, BWV 29, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

  • Sinfonia

Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 664, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Organ Sonata No. 1, Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

  • Mäßig schnell, Lebhaft

  • Sehr langsam

  • Phantasie, frei

  • Ruhig bewegt

12 Piéces pour Grand Orgue, Gaston Litaize (1909-1991)

  • Scherzo

Suite pour Orgue, Op. 5, Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

  • Prélude

  • Sicilienne

  • Toccata

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