Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Prélude & fugue sur le nom d'Alain, op. 7
Requiem, op. 9
Introit
Kyrie
Sanctus
Pie Jesu
Agnus Dei
Lux aeterna
In paradisum
Méditation (posthumous)
Tota pulchra est, op. 10 no. 2
Variations, from Prélude, adagio et choral varié sur le theme du Veni Creator, op. 4
Raymond O'Donnell is organist and director of music at Galway Cathedral, a post he has held since 1994. A native of Dublin, he studied music and mathematical physics at Maynooth University, graduating in 1991 with a first-class Master’s degree in organ performance and interpretation. He founded Galway Cathedral Recitals in 1994, to present a series of organ and other concerts in the Cathedral every summer; and between 2006 and 2007 he oversaw a major rebuild of the cathedral organ which saw it transformed into one of the finest symphonic instruments in the country. Before coming to Galway, he directed sacred music for three years in Clongowes Wood College. He has a busy performing career, and performs regularly as soloist and accompanist in Ireland and across Europe. He is an adjunct lecturer and tutor in St Patrick’s Pontifical University and Maynooth University. In addition to his musical career, Ray also specialises in developing bespoke software for online administrative systems, and when time permits he enjoys taking to the skies with Galway Flying Club.