Olivier Latry | Inaugural Concert at The New Rieger Organ in Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, Finland

Olivier Latry presents the new organ of Musiikkitalo, Helsinki | Olivier Latryn avajaiskonsertti Helsingin Musiikkitalon uruilla.

0:00 Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023): Offrande (2014)

6:45 Jean-Louis Florentz (1947–2004): Prélude de L’enfant noir

14:55 Jehan Alain (1911–1940): Aria

21:18 Johann-Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Prelude and fugue in G major, BWV 541

28:20 Jean-François Dandrieu (1682–1738): Noëls
- Joseph est bien marie
- Si c’est pour ôter la vie
- Chantons de voix hautaine

40:10 Marcel Dupré (1886–1971): Variations sur un Noël

Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937): Symphony 5
51:35 1. Allegro vivace
1:02:20 2. Allegro cantabile
1:10:00 3. Andantino quasi allegretto
1:16:57 4. Adagio
1:21:53 5. Toccata (Allegro)

1:28:10 Johann-Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Cantate No.29 "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir", BWV 29 - I. Sinfonia (Transcr. for Organ by Dupré)

1:31:56 Camille Saint-Saëns(1835–1921): Carnaval des Animaux : Le Cygne

© Yle Areena

[RobertNieters]

I had the privilege of attending an Olivier Latry recital at the organ rededication of the
organ at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul MN. I sat 10 rows back got to see the magic of
Mr Latry up close. Wow!!

[WouterTukker]

Olivier is the Godfather of today´s organ world, it is impossible not to succumb to his charm and talent!

[thekathal]

some really nice pieces in this programme :)

[GundulaRach]

Latrys playing fits very good to the look of the organ !!!

[tinkaluisa]

Yay! Just started this ... can't wait to hear it all!

[tanelimp]

Jes, kiva että tämä taltioitiin kun en päässyt paikan päälle tuolloin kuulemaan Latrya

[ivanarnold]

Why not live video? That the most exciting part

[PointyTailofSatan]

OMG are those speaking pipes? I used to work for an organ builder. I would have NO idea how a shop could make a metal pipe like that.

[whyhumanityisdoomed]

Unfortunately the editor had ruthlessly cut off the audience applauds. It would have been nice to capture some of the atmosphere, which I imagine was quite exceptional.
There is no virtue in making a concert recording resemble a studio recording.
Quite commendable sound quality in the recording, though. Thanks, YLE. Thanks, Rieger.

[markjamesorganandpiano]

Sounds like he can't get through BWV 541 or Cantata 29 quick enough, meanwhile the Widor Allegro V was four square and lifeless in parts. Widor 5 is a wonderful emotional rollercoaster in sensitive hands.. Enjoyed the tempo of the Toccata, quite a mixed bag!

[perttirasilainen]

Very good & sensible comment. Actually, that kind of a 'wow-facade' is this tiktok-'culture' we - unfortunately - have now. Like buildings in which the roof doesn't hold water outside.
👎

[Prof]

Der hässlichste Orgelprospekt, den ich je gesehen habe. Zeitgenössische Kunst beleidigt die Schönheit der Kunst. Aber das Konzert war großartig.