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Lunchtime Recital
December 17, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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 Colin Jenkins
The program will include:
1. Angel’s Song (Orlando Gibbons’ Song 34) – Noel Rawsthorne (b.1929)
2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Varied as a Rondo) – Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)
3. Fairest Lord Jesus (Pastorale on a XII Century Melody) – Garth Edmundson (1900-1971)
4. Postlude-Cantique (French Noel) – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)
5. What is this Lovely Fragrance? (French Noel) – Anna Laura Page (b.1943)
6. Under the Christmas Mistletoe – Richard Leibert (1903-1976)
