This album was recorded at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on February 11-12, 2020, featuring the 1992 Rieger Organ.
Composer Biography
James MacMillan's organ compositions span almost his entire career, from early experiments with Scottish traditional music to substantial virtuosic fantasias.
Performer Biography
Stephen Farr, the organist on this recording, is Director of Music at All Saints Margaret Street and teaches organ at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Compositional Technique
James MacMillan frequently incorporates the organ into his wider works, demonstrating his deep understanding of the instrument's history, literature, and culture.
Performer Biography
Stephen Farr has performed with leading ensembles and conductors in major venues worldwide, including the Berlin Philharmonie with Sir Simon Rattle.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many of James MacMillan's solo organ pieces are personal and intimate creations, often written as wedding gifts for family and friends, including his own wedding.
