Discover the unexpected voice of the organ From the grandeur of French Romanticism to the rediscovery of a Caribbean musical voice, organist Maria Gajraj invites you on a journey through the organ's remarkable expressive possibilities.
Franz Liszt's St Francis of Paola Walking on the Waves evokes the power and motion of the sea, while Claude Debussy La cathédrale engloutie conjures the mysterious image of a cathedral submerged beneath the waves. Works by Louis Vierne, Olivia Belli, and Hugo Distler reveal a striking range of colours, textures, and atmospheric soundscapes. VANCOUVER PREMIÈRE Edward Margetson - Pastorale At the heart of the programme is Pastorale by Caribbean organist and composer Edward Margetson (1891-1962), whose music and writings championed racial equality.
Through her doctoral research at McGill University, Maria brings renewed attention to a composer whose contribution remains little known. About Maria Gajraj Named one of CBC's '30 Hot Classical Musicians under 30' in 2026, Maria Gajraj won First Prize in the 2025 Royal Canadian College of Organists National Organ Competition. As a performer and researcher, she brings musical interpretation and historical discovery together, expanding the stories told through the organ repertoire. Maria was recently appointed Music Director of St Philip’s Anglican Church.
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