This was the second in a series of three recitals by local organists, organised by the Brighton And District Organists Association.

Excepting Bach's B Minor Prelude And Fugue (a slightly disappointing change to the more upbeat G major Prelude advertised), the programme consisted entirely of French music from the first half of the 20th century.

This was a fertile period for French organ music, much of it written in a symphonic style, and the St Barts’ instrument seemed well suited.

The quieter pieces (by Bonnall and Vierne) although well played I found rather innocuous.

The opening and final pieces by Vierne and centrepiece of the programme by Durufle in memory of his friend the organist Jehan Alain however were thoroughly enjoyable, making the most of the organ’s power and different sonorities.

Andrew Wilson, director of music at All Saints Hove gave a convincing performance of the Durufle Prelude and Fugue with its jaunty plainsong theme, but the excitement lay in the Vierne organ symphony pieces, particularly the finale where chord sequences reminiscent of the Hollywood songwriters of the 1930s were interspersed (as in the Durufle) with short plainsong phrases.

Some spirited playing in the cathedral acoustic of St Barts which was enjoyed by a sizeable audience for a Tuesday lunchtime.

Three stars