In this episode of the PPS podcast, join hosts Charlie Brown and Adrian Gunning as they meet with Charles Francis while he practises at St John's, Duncan Terrace in preparation for his recital there on Saturday 27th July.
Listen as we hear from 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).
Charles is currently studying at the Eastman school with Nathan Laube in the USA and we hear in this interview all about his transatlantic experiences. We also get a chance to hear him play short excerpts from the pieces featuring in his recital while sharing his thoughts and reasons behind his choice of music.
Full information on this and future recitals can be found at
Music Featured: 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
Theme Music: Adrian Gunning
Artwork: Cal Wilson