Born at Louviers, near Paris, Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) received his initial training at Rouen Cathedral, studied with Paul Dukas at the Paris Conservatoire, and presided at the organ of St-Étienne-du-Mont from 1930 until 1975. Intended as an ‘affectueux hommage’ to Louis Vierne, his
Prélude, Adagio et Choral varié sur le thème du ‘Veni Creator’, Op 4, was published in 1931.
from notes by Relf Clark © 2009
Movement 3a: Choral varié: Theme. Allegro religioso