Attende Domine (Choral paraphrase)

Jeanne Demessieux (1921 - 1968)

French organist. Studied under Marcel Dupre. Became organist at the Madeleine in Paris in 1962. Longer profile here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Demessieux

This piece comes from Twelve Choral-Preludes on Gregorian Chant Themes, op. 8 composed in 1947 and published in 1950.

I thought I'd get back to my French/Romantic works as the Klais organ is such a brilliant organ with beautiful sounds. Registration of this piece calls for Foundations 8' but I have showcased the Flutes (again!!). This really is such a wonderful piece of music.

I am not Catholic or High Church, so yes, it is probably the wrong time of year to be publishing it, but to me it is a lovely piece of music.

Hope you enjoy!