Naji Hakim - Plays The Organ Of Glenalmond College (2008)

"I chose the repertoire for the opening recital of the Glenalmond college having in mind the stylistic flexibility and great elegance of the Harrison & Harrison organs.As 2007 was the centenary year of my master and friend Jean Langlais, I decided to open the programme with one of his most famous pieces, Te Deum on the Tutti of the organ, with the works of Grigny, Boellmann and Franck, articulating the programme to put in relief the colours of the instrument, such as mutations, flutes, voix céleste, foundations and reeds.The Sakskøbing Præludier, based on Danish hymns, are the prolongation of my credo, and, along with the Glenalmond Suite, are recorded here for the very first time." Naji Hakim