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In this series of ten classes spread over three years, acclaimed performer, teacher and scholar Richard Brasier will explore the various stylistic and historical issues associated with performing European organ repertoire. In addition to learning about the historical background, students will engage with period practices and present repertoire of their choice.
Venues have been carefully chosen for the suitability of their organs. You can can book for as many or as few classes as you wish as they become available on this website. These classes are ideal for those preparing for performance-based exams and for anyone who simply wishes to improve their knowledge.
Five places for players are available. Once four of these have been booked four observer places will be made available. Those booking as players will have 30 minutes each at the console. They should prepare repertoire relevant to the class—we suggest one longer piece or two contrasting shorter pieces with a total playing time of 7–8 minutes. Richard Brasier will also bring excerpts of pieces for players to try.
Class 1. The French Classical Organ School—select composers
(you may prepare music by composers not listed here)
Nicolas Gigault (c. 1627–1707)
Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue (1631–1702)
Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers (1632–1714)
André Raison (c. 1640–1719)
Jacques Boyvin (c. 1650–1706)
Pierre Dandrieu (c. 1660–1733)
François Couperin (1668–1733)
Louis Marchand (1669–1732)
Gaspard Corrette (1671–before 1733)
Nicolas de Grigny (1672–1703)
Pierre Dumage (1674–1751)
Jean-Adam Guilain (c. 1675/80 –after 1739)
Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676–1749)
Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682–1738)
Louis-Claude Daquin (1694–1772)
The Venue
St Marylebone Church is easily reached by public transport. The 1987 three-manual mechanical action organ by Rieger Orgelbau has all the colour needed to play French Classical organ music convincingly. Click here for the specification.
Other classes in the series
2. English organ music to c.1750 - 13 June, 11:00-14:00, St Botolph Aldgate, London EC3N 1AB
3. Italian organ music to Frescobaldi
4. Catholic Germany and Austria
5. The North German organ school
6. The organ music of J.S. Bach
7. Classical organ music
8. German organ music after 1800
9. French and Belgian organ music after 1800
10. British organ music after 1800
Fee: Playing places: RCO members £85; £98 non-members
For RCO courses and classes, the following key is used as a guide to level and suitability:
Beginner (Grades 1-4)
Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
Advanced (Grades 6-8 / CRCO)
Diploma 1 (CRCO–ARCO)
Diploma 2 (ARCO–FRCO)