Prom 66: Thierry Escaich

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe organist as composer was the theme of this recital, given by Thierry Escaich, organist at the church of Saint Etienne-du-Mont in Paris, and heir to a grand tradition that includes Bach, Reger, Franck and Liszt, examples of whose work he programmed alongside his own. He's also an appealing virtuoso, with a staggering technique. Organ recitals tend to divide people: although I am sometimes sceptical, I was carried away by much of this.Escaich gave us the UK premiere of...

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