L’Ascension Mvt I by Olivier Messiaen

L’Ascension (Ascension Day)
Four Symphonic Meditations for Organ
Olivier Messiaen
I. Majesty of Christ praying that His Father should Glorify Him
“Father, the hour is come: glorify Thy Son, that Thy Son also may glorify Thee." (Prayer from Christ, The Gospel according to St. John)
This recording is of a live performance given in St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, OH. The organ is a 1958 3/39 Casavant pipe organ.

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I loved being surrounded by this sound while gazing at the beautiful Mother of God mosaic…