A recording of the solemn blessing of the 1925 Ingram Organ that was recently relocated to St Brigid’s from Killin Church of Scotland in Perthshire.
The rite of blessing is based on a French tradition in which the priest addresses the instrument, calling upon it to awaken and sing the praises of God. The organ responds to invocations of the persons of the Blessed Trinity and the Blessed Virgin Mary as the organist improvises on related themes.
Celebrant: Fr Gerard Byrne, Organist: Fraser Pearce
Improvisation 1– Awake in the name of God the Father. Theme: Holy God we praise thy name.
Improvisation 2– God the Son. Theme: Jesu Dulcis Memoria
Improvisation 3– God the Holy Spirit. Theme: Veni Creator Spiritus
Improvisation 4– The Blessed Virgin Mary. Theme: As I kneel before you (Ave Maria)
Improvisation 5– The Blessed Trinity. Theme: Te Deum Laudamus
