In Memoriam (2013)

Denis Bédard (b. 1950) — In Memoriam (2013) for organ

Canadian composer Denis Bédard (b. 1950) was born in Quebec City and studied at the Conservatoire de Musique Québec. He also studied in Paris, Montreal, and in Amsterdam with the famed harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt. As an organist, he has held posts in Quebec City, and is currently director of music at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver. He has been professor of organ at the University of British Columbia and the Conservatoire de Musique Québec. Bédard is one of the leading Canadian composers of his generation, with a catalog of compositions that includes orchestral, vocal, chamber, choral, and many organ works. His music, essentially tonal and melodic, is characterized by a concern for formal clarity and immediate communication.

"In Memoriam" (2013) was written in memory of the Dutch-Canadian organist/composer Karel ten Hoope (1917–2012) who was one of Bédard's predecessors at Holy Rosary Cathedral (from 1967–87). It is fervent and bold remembrance music.

Published by Éditions Cheldar (http://www.cheldar.com)