An all French programme featuring Messiaen's Ascension Suite and
works by Tournemiere, Franck, DeGrigny, Clerambault, Balbastre
and Daquin.
Recently renovated by Paul Fritts, the 1965 Flentrop organ of St
Mark's
Cathedral
in Seattle was given additional reeds in the Great
and Pedal, enhancing
its
effectiveness in French music. The
acoustics of the Cathedral were
also restored to their original 6
second reverberation.
Mel Butler delivers a most stunning and expressive performance on
this
landmark
instrument.
