Composer: Francis John Dolben Pott
Performer: Tom Winpenny
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574252-53
Release: 2021
Size: 5.31 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Improvisation on Adeste Fideles
01. I. Logos
02. II. Gethsemane
03. III. Via Crucis – Scherzo – Golgotha
04. IV. Viaticum
05. V. Resurrectio
06. Schmuke dich, O liebe Seele
07. Surrexit Hodie (Fantasia-Toccata sopra ‘O Filii et Filiae’)
Acclaimed for his sacred choral and organ works, Francis Pott was recognised in 2021 with the Medal of the Royal College of Organists, its highest award. Regarded as an Everest of the organ repertoire, Christus is a Passion symphony that traces this dramatic Biblical narrative through evolving tonality, portraying Christs vast struggle through betrayal and crucifixion towards ultimate triumph. Christus here enjoys its first studio recording, made in the presence of the composer. Included also are premieres of Surrexit Hodie (a toccata for Easter Sunday) and a commemorative chorale prelude, Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele.