We are excited to welcome Olivier Latry, titular organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, to Christ Church for a thrilling recital spanning 4 centuries of organ repertoire. 

Established as the leading worldwide ambassador for his instrument, Olivier Latry has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues, been the guest of top orchestras throughout the world under renowned conductors, recorded for major labels and premiered an impressive number of works. Named titular organist at Notre-Dame in Paris at the age of 23 and organist Emeritus at the Orchestre National de Montréal since 2012, Olivier Latry is an accomplished, thoughtful and adventurous musician, exploring all possible fields of the organ music, with an exceptional talent as an improviser. Full biography.

This performance will last 70 minutes, with no interval. The performer will be not directly in view, but screens providing a live relay will be visible from all seats.

Programme

Anonymous (From the Suzanne van Soldt Manuscript, 1599)
Danses

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707)
Passacaille
BuxWV 161

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Concerto en La Mineur BWV 593 (after Antonio Vivaldi)
     Allegro
     Adagio
     Allegro

Jean-François Dandrieu (1682–1738)
Noëls
     "Si c’est pour ôter la vie"
     "Chanton de voix hautaine"

Louis Vierne (1870–1937)
Pièces en style libre
     Scherzetto
     Carillon

Olivier Messiaen (1908 - 1992)
L’Ascension
     'Alléluias sereins d’une âme qui désire le Cie'

Jean Langlais (1907 – 1991)
Prélude
Dialogue sur les Mixtures (extract from Suite Brève)

Olivier Latry (1962-)
Improvisation

Concessions and Discounts

A 20% concession rate is available on Band B and C tickets for those who meet the following criteria:

• Individuals in receipt of Disability Living Allowance; Personal Independence Payments; Universal Credit; Job Seeker's Allowance; or Pension Credit.
• Under 18s.

A discounted Band C ticket is also available for students.

Please bring proof of eligibility with you to the Cathedral when arriving for the event.

Accessibility

There is step free access to the venue and accessible toilets are available. The nearest blue badge parking spaces are directly by the entrance on St Aldates, and in Pembroke Street over the road.

An induction loop is in operation in the Cathedral.

Travelling Here

By Train: There are direct rail services to Oxford from locations including Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle, and York. A direct service operates between London Paddington and Marylebone stations. The station is a 15-minute walk from Christ Church. Taxis are available at the main entrance.

By car: There is no visitor parking at Christ Church. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use Park and Ride buses. Please note that Oxford now has a traffic filter scheme in place, under which access to city centre carparks is only via Botley Road between 7am and 7pm.

By bus and coach: There are bus stops on St Aldates for local buses connecting Oxford with the city centre. The Oxford Tube leaves London at Victoria (Buckingham Palace Road), Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd’s Bush arriving at St Aldates and Gloucester Green Bus Station. Journey time: 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)