31 Aug 2015

Charles Tournemire (1870-1939)

From Composer of the Week, 4:00 pm on 31 August 2015
Charles Tournemire in 1910

Charles Tournemire in 1910 Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

The work of French organist and composer Charles Tournemire is not well-known, but has a following amongst French organ enthusiasts.

That group that includes Michael Stewart, Director of Music at Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul.

In this series Michael Stewart talks with Rick Young about different aspects of Tournemire's music and life.