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Lunchtime Recitals: Summer 2007

James Lloyd Thomas: 15 August
James Thomas
Programme
The French Connection
  • Two pieces Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676–1749)
    • Duo
    • Basse et dessus de trompette
  • Tierce en Taille (Livre d’Orgue) Pierre du Mage (c 1674–1751)
  • Pastorale César Franck (1822–1890) Op 19
  • Carillon de Longpont Louis Vierne (1870–1937) Op 31 No 21
  • Fiat Lux Théodore Dubois (1837–1924)
  • Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (L’Ascension) Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
  • Litanies Jehan Alain (1911–1940) JA119

James L Thomas MA, GTCL, FRCO, FTCL, LRAM

James Lloyd Thomas has held several teaching positions as well as prestigious organist posts, including Oundle School (as Director of Chapel Music), Shrewsbury Abbey and S Mary’s Bourne Street. He studied the Organ with David Sanger, James Parsons and Margaret Phillips and in 1992 James was a semi finalist in the Paisley International Organ competition. His MA research and performance was concerned with the little known romantics August Ritter and Johann Töpfer.

James has a wealth of experience in teaching, having been Director of Music at Kingston Grammar, Christ College Brecon and recently at St. Leonard’s-Mayfield School. He maintains a busy schedule of recitals and accompaniment. He is also Assistant Course Director of the Oundle International Festival and Summer School. Locally he has recently succeeded David Ollosson as University Organist at the University of Sussex and is conductor of the Sussex Philharmonic and the Sussex University Chamber Choir, as well as Organist/Choirmaster at Christ Church Eastbourne. In addition to working in schools, last year James launched a career as a freelance musician and teacher.


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