Notre-Dame Organist Olivier Latry in Concert
Olivier Latry, Titular Organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
In Sacramento: Olivier Latry, World-Renowned Titular Organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, in Concert on November 6, 2022!
Online tickets are now sold out! 30 tickets will be available at the door, cash only, first come.
On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, invite music lovers to a spectacular performance by Olivier Latry, world-famous organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris. St. John’s is located at 1701 L Street in Sacramento.
Read about Mr. Latry, one of the most sought-after concert organists of our time, here. You can also find videos and recordings on this official artist page.
Mr. Latry will perform a rich program of French organ music, with his usual virtuosity and elegance. He is famous for his impressive improvisations, over a theme submitted to him at the time of performance, that complete his tour de force programs.
Meet the artist at a reception after the concert, where Mr. Latry will give remarks about the organ restoration process at Notre-Dame Cathedral in the wake of the devastating fire. Do not miss this rare opportunity!
The beautiful St. John’s Lutheran Church, with its large Bedient Organ, is a wonderful setting for this program, which is expected to draw organ enthusiasts and lovers of music and French culture from a large area.
Online tickets are sold out. 30 tickets will be sold at the door, cash only, first come, first served. Prices: General public, $25; seniors, students, and members of the Sacramento Valley AGO, $20; children under 12, free.
Free parking is available in the garage at K & 18th Streets.
Read more about Notre-Dame Cathedral, the fire, the restoration, and the history of the magnificent cathedral on an English-language page here.
Watch videos of Mr. Latry, and hear some samples of his playing, on these sites:
An improvisation at University of Notre Dame: https://youtu.be/dxMkmOEkcBA
Franck's Choral No.2 at Notre-Dame Cathedral: https://youtu.be/Lt2bcGBxtHg
Brief interview outside Notre-Dame in March: https://youtu.be/R5b0ZzPAnX0
Interview describing the Notre-Dame Cathedral organ in French:
https://youtu.be/OPHnERw5qj8
For questions about the event, contact AGO Co-Dean Dr. Lars Gjerde at lars@larsgjerde.com.
Mr. Latry is represented by Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc. The concert is supported by grants from the San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Thrivent Financial and by generous gifts from members of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the AGO.
Concert Program:
Johann-Sebastian BACH (1685 – 1750)
Sinfonia from Cantata 29
(Transcription Marcel Dupré)
Jean-François DANDRIEU (1682 – 1738)
Noël: “Joseph est bien marié”
Louis VIERNE (1870 – 1937)
From 24 Pièces en style libre
- Légende
- Scherzetto
César FRANCK (1822 – 1890)
Choral No. 3 in A minor
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Jean GUILLOU (1930 – 2019)
Première Saga
Jehan ALAIN (1911 – 1940)
Deuxième Fantaisie
Marcel DUPRÉ (1886 - 1971)
Cortège et Litanie
Olivier LATRY (1962 - )
Improvisation