This album features Olivier Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson on the 1987 Grönlund organ of Luleå Cathedral Composed in 1935 this nine-movement organ cycle is inspired by Messiaen’s Catholic faith and theological reflections The work integrates his unique harmonic language based on modes of limited transposition and innovative rhythmic techniques influenced by ancient Greek and Hindu traditions The music combines moments of grandeur meditative depth and vivid imagery reflecting the themes of the Nativity and Christ’s incarnation The movements alternate between theological meditations and depictions of traditional Christmas characters capturing both the mystical and celebratory aspects of the season.
