Tantum Ergo (for organ) - César Franck / Louis Vierne; Furnishings of St John's Episcopal Greenock

For Corpus Christi / Pentecost 2
‘Tantum ergo sacramentum’ (Therefore, the great Sacrament let us reverence) marks the start of the last two verses of the medieval Latin hymn ‘Pange lingua’ (Sing, my tongue, the mystery of the glorious Body), attributed to St Thomas Aquinas and written for the feast of Corpus Christi. The first of these two settings was written by César Franck for bass soloist, choir and organ in 1865; the second was composed by fellow Parisian organist/composer Louis Vierne in 1891, scored for soloist or choir. Both settings convey the reverence of the text, but in contrasting musical language. Both are arranged by myself for solo organ in this performance.
Images: Sacramental fittings and furnishings in St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church, Greenock: includes the sacraments of Holy Communion, baptism, preaching of the word, remembrance and giving alms
Played by Peter Christie on his Viscount Envoy FV-350 home digital organ as part of the online music programme for St John's Episcopal Church, Greenock, Scotland.

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Don't know the originals but your arrangements are beautiful.