Le Chemin de la Croix (The Stations of the Cross), Op. 29, Marcel Dupré with Poetry by Paul Claudel
Friday, March 29, 2024, 7:00 PM
In 1931 the great French organist Marcel Dupré improvised a musical depiction of the Stations in Brussels as meditations on poems by Paul Claudel. For many years Dupré was organist at Notre Dame in Paris where he deputized for Louis Vierne. Throughout the fourteen movements of The Stations of the Cross, Dupré weaves a rich theological tapestry symbolizing religious themes of Christ's Passion (suffering, redemption, the cross, and piety to name just a few) by linking them to musical motives (four ascending notes, a descending major triad, etc.).
Come for some respite in the darkened Cathedral for this meditative performance by Canon for Music Timothy Tuller of Dupré’s music; Hayley Tuller will recite Claudel’s poetry. The service will be livestreamed here.
Good Friday, March 29
7 p.m.
The service is free and open to all.