Fête op. 55, clarinet in Bb (violin) and organ

Fête op. 55

Jean Guillou, one of the most important organ composers of our time, studied with Marcel Dupré, Maurice Duruflé and Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Convervatoire. Following a several-year stay in Berlin (1958-63), he has been a titular organist at St. Eustache in Paris since 1963 and made appearances as a much sought-after concert organist and teacher of master classes.Written in 1955, the composition 'Fête' for clarinet and organ Op. 55 is a 20-minute virtuoso concertante piece which is aimed at professional players.