Lunchtime Recital

Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.

Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.

Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.

Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Douglas Lawrence OAM

The program will include

1. From the Mass for the Parishes – Francois Couperin (1688 – 1733)
   i)  Plein Chant
   ii) Fugue for the trumpets
   iii) Recit
   iv) Fugue for the Cromorne
   v) Tierce en Taille (recitative in the tenor)
   vi) Plein Chant

2. Ciacona in E minor – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
3. Chorale Prelude: My heat is filled with longing – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
4. Prelude and Fugue in F major Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)

5.   Le banquet celeste (the heavenly banquet) – Olivier Messiaen (1908 – 1992)

6.   Prelude in E flat major – Gabriel Pierné  (1863 – 1937)

The guest artists for 10am, Sunday 25 October: Joe Chindamo (Piano)

Next Thursday’s recital will be performed by Rhys Boak