Master of French Romantic Organ Music

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Symphony Hall

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One of the world’s leading interpreters of French romantic organ music, Ben van Oosten is currently organist at the Grote Kerk in The Hague. His recital has been specially tailored to the character of Symphony Hall’s Klais organ and includes music by Vierne, whose complete works he has recorded, alongside works by Bach and Mendelssohn.

Ben van Oosten organ

Guilmant Sonata No 1 21’
J S Bach Sheep may safely graze (tr. Isoir) 4’
Mendelssohn Variations Sérieuses (tr. Smits) 17’
Dupré Prelude and Fugue in A fl at major 5’
Vierne Symphony No 3 32’

6.15pm pre-concert talk with Graeme Kay

£5 – £20

Symphony Hall

  • 32 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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