Olivier Latry: Organ Recital

Olivier Latry, titular organist of Notre-Dame de Paris, is one of the leading ambassadors for his instrument and a direct descendant in the line of French organ virtuosi. To be organiste titulaire of Notre Dame de Paris is to be royalty in the organ world; to stand in a tradition that extends back to such giants of French organ playing as Widor, Vierne and Marcel Dupré. Olivier Latry has held the role since 1985, and it goes without saying that he’s one of the finest organists on the planet. Olivier’s programme includes masterworks from the French tradition, including music by some of his famous predecessors, alongside colourful virtuoso transcriptions. But above all, Latry is an extraordinary improvisor and the concert will end with an improvisation on melodies suggested by the audience – an unmissable demonstration of this ancient art by one of its most brilliant living exponents. Olivier Latry has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues, been the guest of top orchestras throughout the world with renowned conductors, recorded with major labels, and premiered an impressive number of works. Appointed as titular organist at Notre-Dame in Paris at the age of 23, and Organist Emeritus at Orchestre National de Montréal since 2012, Latry is an accomplished, thoughtful and adventurous musician, exploring all possible fields of organ music, with an exceptional talent as an improviser.