19th April
Christus: A Passion Symphony for Solo Organ by Francis Pott – St Patrick’s Cathedral
Saturday 19 April 7.00–9.15pm David Leigh, organ
Described by the composer himself as a “once–in–a–lifetime phenomenon”, Christus has been justly recognised as an ‘Everest’ of the organ repertoire and has been performed by only eight organists from among the world’s virtuoso elite: (in chronological order of their respective first performances) Iain Simcock, Jeremy Filsell, David Goode, Robert Quinney, David Leigh, Kevin Bowyer, Tristan Russcher, Christian Wilson and Tom Winpenny.
Composed between 1986 and 1990, this monumental work traces the Coming of Christ; Gethsemane; the Via Crucis/Golgotha/the Deposition; the Tomb; and the Resurrection.
Come join us this Easter Eve, to hear this extraordinary work performed by Cathedral Organist, David Leigh.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/easter25