QSO: The Royal Organist
He performed and directed the choir at many religious services in the 1000 year old church in his time as the Royal Organist, and also presided over the music at official Royal occasions, with his final one being the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
In this concert, James O'Donnell joins the Spanish conductor Pablo Gonzales to perform music by the Belgian composer Joseph Jongen as well as the powerful Organ Symphony by Saint-Saens.
Recorded in the QPAC Concert Hall on 26 July, 2025 by ABC Classic. Producer Lucas Burns. Sound Engineer Shelley Bishop.
Program
Joseph Jongen: Symphonie Concertante for Organ and Orchestra, Op. 81
Harry Sdraulig: Colourscapes
Camille Saint‑Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 'Organ'
Artists
James O'Donnell (organ)
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Pablo Gonzales (conductor)
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