Jeanne Demessieux - Improvisation on a theme of Adrian Beaumont 1967

A rare recording of an improvisation by the legendary French organist, Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968), Colston Hall, Bristol (March 1967), broadcast Thursday 7 September 1967. Harrison & Harrison organ. The theme was provided by Bristol University Professor of Music, Adrian Beaumont (b1937).

[@degautaborg]

Simply the BEST!

[@jump57]

The feeling that I was listening to a live broadcast...I got goosebumps. Thank you for sharing this amazing moment !

[@barbarajones6900]

How amazing to hear that recording - fantastic😊

[@SeattleBoatdog]

As everyone else said, thank you very much for sharing this. This is a fascinating improvisation

[@zuzanaferjencikova9579]

Very beautiful improvisation - thank you for sharing !

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks for sharing, this is extraordinary!

[@Bestiavinco48]

Wonderful audio! Thank you for posting. Does anyone know if there are any videos of her playing in existence?

[@ronanbadger]

Nice