Composer(s): Pott, Francis
Artist(s): Winpenny, Tom
Label: Naxos
Series: Organ Encyclopedia
Genre: Instrumental
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.574252-53
Barcode: 747313425273
Release Date: 08/2021

POTT, F.: Christus / Improvisation on Adeste, Fideles / Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele / Surrexit Hodie (T. Winpenny)

Acclaimed for his sacred choral and organ works, Francis Pott was recognised in 2021 with the Medal of the Royal College of Organists, its highest award. Regarded as an Everest of the organ repertoire, Christus is a Passion symphony that traces this dramatic Biblical narrative through evolving tonality, portraying Christ’s vast struggle through betrayal and crucifixion towards ultimate triumph. Christus here enjoys its first studio recording, made in the presence of the composer. Included also are premieres of Surrexit Hodie (a toccata for Easter Sunday) and a commemorative chorale prelude, Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Pott, Francis
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
1Improvisation on Adeste, Fideles05:53
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
2I. Logos32:41
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
3II. Gethsemane17:11
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
4III. Passacaglia (Via Crucis) - Scherzo - Golgotha16:20
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Disc 2
1IV. Viaticum15:50
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
2V. Resurrectio38:26
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
3Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele06:02
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
Winpenny, Tom (organ)
4Surrexit Hodie, Fantasia-Toccata sopra O Filii et Filiae08:28
Winpenny, Tom (organ)

Total Playing Time: 02:20:51