Organists Michael Dirk and John Mitchell featured with SJS Choir and Brass Ensemble, plus Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 film ‘The Cure’ with theatre style improvised organ accompaniment
At nearly 50 years old, the Hallman organ has served as one of Vancouver’s largest, most exciting and active instruments. Consequently the high demand and use has resulted in an alarming rate of mechanical decline in recent years, and needs our help to transform it to its full potential, and beyond!
Reception to follow.
Programme:
J. S. Bach – Choral Prelude ‘Ein Feste Burg’ BWV 720
Herbert Howells – Psalm prelude
Rupert Lang – Kontakion (with the St. John Shaugnessy choir)
Charles-Marie Widor – Salvum fac populum Tuum (with brass, percussion and organ)
Leon Boellmann -Toccata
Demonstration of the mechanical deficiencies of the instrument and necessity for its revitalization.
‘The Cure’ – 1917 Charlie Chaplin silent film with live organ accompaniment
Louis Vierne – Carillon de Westminster