Gavin is organist at the New Apostolic Church Observatory and assistant organist at St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town and works in marketing. Two French pastorals form part of his programme: the masterpiece by Jean Roger-Ducasse and one by Jules Grison, together with Romantic works by Bossi and Reger.
This year’s organ recital theme is Pastorale – a work in which a rural scene is painted through sound, often with a flute-like melody supported by a rumbling bass. Most pastorals are gentle in nature, although dramatic natural phenomena can result in surprising outbursts. Each organist’s program includes at least two pastorals. The special sounds and tones of the Moederkerk organ will be fully embraced, and close-ups of the organist’s hands and feet will be shown on the screens. We welcome three new sets of hands to the programme this year.
