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Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert - St Magnus Festival in Orkney - Episode 1

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Highlights from the 2008 St Magnus Festival in Orkney. In a concert recorded in St Magnus Cathedral, organist Gillian Weir performs music by Bach as well as Messiaen, whose centenary is celebrated in 2008. Bach: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV 651; Dies sind die heiligen zehn Gebot, BWV 678 Messiaen: Chants d'oiseaux (Livre d'orgue); Alleluias serein (L'Ascension); Joie et clarte (Les Corps Glorieux) Bach: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608; Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654; Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns Wend, BWV 655; Komm Gott, Schopfer, BWV 667 Messiaen: Les enfants de Dieu; Dieu parmi nous (La Nativite).