Dear Friends,
I hope those of you enduring hot weather are keeping cool.
** Lana Krakovskiy in Free lunchtime concert at St. Ann and the Holy
Trinity, Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 14 at 1:10 I will play the restored 1925 Skinner
organ. Music of Byrd, Bach and Krebs. It's going to be very exciting
to play some non-traditional registrations on that marvelous
instrument.
http://www.saintannandtheholytrinity.org/musicprogram.htm
157 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3587
(718) 875-696
** An unfortunate fate met Brooklyn Baptist Temple during the NY heat
wave. Fire swept through the sanctuary causing serious damage to the
esteemed Steere organ. Additionally fire destroyed the records of the
Brooklyn AGO chapter. I find it especially poignant as I was just
there several weeks ago attending a silent movie screening. That was
probably the last time the organ was heard publicly before the fire.
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=31&id=36630http://www.nycago.org/Organs/Bkln/html/BaptistTemple.html
** Church finally gets $325,000 pipe organ
"A new pipe organ arrived at the First Presbyterian Church in
Phoenixville, Pa. on Monday"
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7550767
** Organ players follow the pipes
"Church tour part of 3RF until Thursday"
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100713/LOCAL/307139988
** For Grand Lake Theater owner, movies must go on
"We have the Wurlitzer pipe organ playing in the main auditorium on
Friday and Saturday nights before the feature. I don't think there's a
first-run theater across the country that is doing that right now."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/12/DDL01EC491.DTL
** Good resource! I didn't know about it until this morning.
Please visit Sacred Classics, organ and choral masterpieces streamed
over the Internet since 1983.
http://www.sacredclassics.com/
Cheers,
Lana
Dear Friends,
Hope this letter finds you well.
** Our list member Emanuele Cardi would like to invite you to see his
recently issued double CD, the complete works of Giovanni Salvatore
(1610-1688). The CD was published by Italian label "La Bottega
Discantica".
http://discantica.it/4_discantica_scheda.php?id=215
Here attached the CD booklet and inlay card.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
R/EmanueleCardi/
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** Dr. Grigory Fredrick Guzasky, organist and composer from Boston,
will be visiting NYC in a week. He is looking for venues to play and
practice. If you would like to get in touch with him, his email is
Fredboston2002@...
You can learn more about him at his website,
http://fredrickguzasky.yolasite.com/
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** I played the lunchtime recital at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity
Church last Wednesday. The program was a shortened version of my
recent solo recital: Byrd, Pavana and Galliarda; Bach - "O Gott, du
frommer Gott"; Bach- "Meine Seele erhebt den Herren" from the
Schueblers, and Krebs, Fuga sopra "Meine Seele erhebt den Herren".
Since I could not really use those famous shimmering flutes and
strings in my program, I did a little meditative improvisation on them
before the concert, which was lots of fun. Even though I love playing
Baroque and early music, when I improvise freely I tend to sound
somewhat 20th-century French.
It was interesting to play the Byrd on the Skinner--the action is very
sensitive, almost like a tracker. I used the reeds, including the
16's, liberally in the brass band-like sections. The priest in charge,
Rev. Askew, came up to the organ loft after the concert to mention how
much she enjoyed the Byrd, being British, and she appreciated the
registration and even the historic fingering - which apparently was
discernible from down below. I particularly enjoyed playing the Krebs
there too, using the rich resources of the organ to keep building
through to the thundering finale. Quite exhilarating. Special thanks to Jared
Lamenzo for
helping out with page turning and registration ideas.
http://saintannandtheholytrinity.org/musicprogram.htm
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** New recordings on YouTube of sections of "O Gott, du frommer Gott"
BWV 767. These were recorded back in May on the Erben at Old St.
Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
Partita VI "Let me with everyone live in peace and friendship"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlq3T8sKm8
Partita VIII "At my end let me depart relying on Christ's death"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoq9owBSrNY
Partita IX "On that day when you will awaken the dead, then stretch
out your hand to my grave"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSMkAa7Mc3c
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** Web News:
** Special connection for Adelaide organ performance
"The man who first played Adelaide Town Hall's grand pipe organ in an
English factory more than 20 years ago is delighted to be reunited
with the million-dollar instrument."
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/21/2960011.htm?section=entertainment
** Pipe organ’s rich complexity, relative obscurity make organists a rare breed
Nice article. (only one problem...the author thinks the organ's glory
days are in the past). Be sure to check out the video at the bottom,
where organist Kent Bates explains how a real pipe organ is different
from an electronic in easy-to-understand terms.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/entertainment/articles/pipe-organs-rich-complexity-rel\
ative-obscurity-make-organists-a-rare-breed/
** Pipe organ sings again
"After a decade of silence, the Victoria Conservatory's century-old
Casavant is ready for the show"
http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Pipe+organ+sings+again/3280847/story.\
html
** College student finds passion as organist
"Teacher's love of instrument was infectious"
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/07/21/1566747/college-student-finds-passio\
n.html
Have a great week!
Lana
Dear Organfocus,
Back in the late 1970's, the late Leonard Raver presented a workshop of organ
music written in the late 1970's. I attended that workshop but I unfortunately
lost the list of music that he presented. There was much good modern music on
that list, but especially noteworthy was a minimalist composition that began
with a left hand ostinato of two alternating NOTES (I believe it was F, A-flat,
F, A-flat, etc., or the like. After the ostinato proceeded for quite a few
measures, a rather lyrical and singing although definitely instrumental (flute
or violin type melody) occurred in the right hand. This "process" then
proceeded in an energetic manner for quite a few measures, constantly build in
volume and excitement. Then, a pedal ostinato using the same two manual notes
appeared, lasting for quite a few more measures constantly building in volume
and excitement to the very end, which ended very abruptly. Even with the abrupt
end, the piece "kept going" in one's psyche and entire being. Does this piece
sound familiar to anyone in this forum??
Thanks,
Dave
Just a shot in the dark, but try a recording by Carol Williams
(http://www.melcot.com/cds/karl_jenkins.html) of music by Welsh composer Karl
Jenkins....it may be transcriptions, I don't remember, but it is very good.
---
Ray Stubblebine
863 Midland RD
Oradell NJ 07649
201 599 2966
ray.stubblebine@...
http://www.raystubblebine.com
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My name is David Kern, and I am happy to announce that I have just
assumed the
position of Administrator for MIKUNE MUSIC.
For over ten years Vic Searle has spent thousands of hours
transcribing and arranging
music for the organ. He has over 350 works, including music for use
in worship, arrangements of symphonic music, piano pieces, Sousa
marches and even some ragtime music.
Unfortunately, he has been forced to end his career and is now in the
TCU of the hospital where he has lived for the past five years.
I first met Vic in 1960, fifty years ago when I was in Jr. Hi. Since
I have just retired, this has given me the opportunity to undertake
the responsibility of carrying on the fine work he he has accomplished.
I have made a website which carries all the pieces he has done, with
photos , descriptions of the music plus a review page.
The website may be accessed at mikunemusic.com
I will be available on the website to answer any questions you may
have. Please feel free to contact me for any information.
I sincerely hope that you will join the hundreds of organists who have
used this service in the past.
Sincerely,
David M. Kern
Administrator
MIKUNE MUSIC
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Dear Friends,
Fall is finally upon us, and today marks the 87th anniversary of Anton
Heiller's birth. Those who haven't yet seen the Anton Heiller special
feature on OrganFocus, please take a look at the complete program
notes from the Heiller at Harvard CD and student memories:
http://www.organfocus.com/music/heilleratharvard.php3
To our friends in West Coast and Canada: a letter from Graham Davies in the UK:
****************************
I would like to visit the west coast of USA or Canada to give organ
concerts in smaller venues and wonder if you have any names of
contacts I could ask.
Any information you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Graham Davies.
--
Graham Davies.
Director of Music and Organist,
All Saints Church, High Wycombe.
7, Rushburn,
Wooburn Green,
High Wycombe,
HP10 0BT.
graham.musicman@...
07845 968025
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*** Lana's News: ***
I have finally uploaded the remaining "O Gott, du frommer Gott"
variations and put them in a playlist. This is the only "O Gott"
playlist on YouTube that contains complete chorale text in German and
English translation, to the best of my knowledge. Digging into the
text most certainly informed my interpretation of the music. The
chorale-partita was recorded at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, NYC.
http://www.youtube.com/user/organaut1#grid/user/83607C8336FAC77C
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*** Web News: ***
*** From Organ Loft, Sounds of Buxtehude and Bach
The organist and choral conductor Kent Tritle may be the only musician
with more job titles and a busier schedule than Valery Gergiev.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/arts/music/14sacred.html
*** Concert review: Regional standouts wring thunder, expressivity
from Meyerson organ
Monday night's "Pipedreams Live" program was the first major recital
in two years on the Meyerson Symphony Center's great C.B. Fisk organ.
With the adjustable acoustics set for maximum reverb, the instrument
again produced chills-down-the-back sounds.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/091510glorganreview.2c69\
b39.html
*** Faithful defend organist in sexual misconduct row
The treatment of an acclaimed organist over allegations of sexual
misconduct has infuriated members of a cathedral's congregation.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/faithful-defend-organist-in-sexual-m\
isconduct-row/story-e6frg6nf-1225921439663
*** River Road Church, Baptist organist retires after four decades
Last week, E. Carl Freeman sat on the bench where he perched for
decades for one more practice. It was one of his last times playing
the organ he helped design and install.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2010/sep/13/free13-ar-502136/
[includes video]
*** Local chapter of organist guild entertains, educates
The Wisconsin River Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is part
of a worldwide organization of more than 20,000 members who promote
the music of the pipe organ.
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100908/WDH04/9080393/Local-chapter-of\
-organist-guild-entertains-educates
*** Ernie Hays: Cardinals' Organist Retiring After 40 Years
He's the answer to the trivia question: Who's the only person to play
for the baseball Cardinals, football Cardinals and St. Louis Blues in
a single season.
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/08/ernie_hays_cardinals_organist_\
retiring.php
Have a great week!
Lana
Dear Friends,
As of 1:30P.M. this afternoon I have become generally available for music
ministry within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The economic downturn
forced the current pastor of St. John Vianney to let me go. I still have one
paycheck coming. If things get better financially he may invite me back, but in
the meantime I can play funerals during the week, weddings, Saturday and Sunday
service. I work from 4P.M. to 12:30A.M. at the IRS. I usually schedule my annual
leave to coincide with Catholic holydays and observances so I plan ahead for
Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. I would not be available for mid week
services in the evening because of my main job. I picked the location of my
apartment because it is close to 285 and in a very central location. I'm 30
miles from Conyers, 30 from Lithia Springs, and if the price is right I am
willing to travel to Cumming or Tyrone. (Macon needs a motel room as part of the
deal (g). With sufficient notice I can ask for annual leave for anything else
Joe Cirou
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LAPhil Presents Holiday Organ Spectacular, Friday, December 17, 8:00pm at Walt
Disney Concert Hall
Artists:
David Higgs, organ
Lisa Vroman, soprano
The beauty and majesty of the Walt Disney Concert Hall organ cast a cheerful
glow on
an eclectic program of holiday music. American organist David Higgs and friends
will
lift your spirits with this joyful performance.
For Tickets and Information:
http://www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4364
2 ITALIAN ORGANS FOR SALE:
1) Three-rank positive pipe organ
2) Organ in renaissance style
* * *
1) Three-rank positive pipe organ
specifications:
Three ranks:
Bourdon 8' in wood
Chimney Flute (flauto camino) in wood
Super Octave (decima quinta) in tin
• 54-note single manual: C1-F5
• Total number of pipes: 162
• Solid chestnut case
Dimensions (in cm.): 110 x 85 x 200
* * *
1) Truhenorgel/Positiv mit drei Registern
beschreibung:
Drei Register:
1) Gedackt 8’ (Holz)
2) Rohrflöte 4’ (Holz)
3) Octave 2’(Zinn)
• Manual von 54 Tasten C-f’’’
• 162 Pfeifen
• Möbel aus massivem Kastanienholz
Maße 110 X 85 X 200 cm
* * *
1) Orgue positif - trois jeux
description:
Le buffet contient trois jeux :
Bourdon 8 en bois
Flûte à cheminée en bois
Decimaquinta (2') en étain
• Étendue du clavier: DO 1 - FA 5 (54 touches)
• Nombre total des tuyaux:162
• Le meuble est en châtaignier massif
Dimensions : 110 x 85 x 200
COSTO: euro 35.000
§ § §
2) Organ in renaissance style
SPECIFICATIONS:
Renaissance case in three colors painted and gilded
Three spans Front (principale 8 from 2')
Back Bellows for manual action
Electro-ventilator
Manual "scavezza" (= first Octave short) in solid wood and ebony - 45 notes
DO/DO
Pedal-board "scavezza" " a leggio"(= in music-stand mood)-13 notes DO/MI
Register insertion by knob
" Somiere a tiro" (= draught-windchest)
Division Bassi/Soprani: SI2/DO3
Total pipes: 300
Antegnati's rules of pipes measuring
Pressure: 45 mm H20
Tuning (provisional): Tartini-Valotti- Corista: 440 H20
Ranks disposition :
PRINCIPALE 8 BASSI ( open) in wood , pipes n° 20
PRINCIPALE 8 SOPRANI ( open) in tin , pipes n° 25
OTTAVA BASSI tin 20
OTTAVA SOPRANI tin 25
XV BASSI " 20
XV SOPRANI " 25
XIX " 45
XXII " 45
FLAUTO in VIII SOPRANI " 25
FLAUTO in XII SOPRANI " 25
VOCE UMANA SOPRANI " 25
* * *
2) Italienische Orgel mit Pfeifen aus dem 17.-18. Jahrhundert, die speziell für
altitalienische Musik geeignet ist in einem verzierten und geschmückten Gehäuse
steht.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
Wir möchten Ihnen ein besonderes Instrument vorstellen:
Wertvolle alte italienische Pfeifen haben wir mit größter handwerklicher
Sorgfalt zu einem wunderbaren Instrument zusammengefügt. Es wir von einem
prächtigen Gehäuse mit originalen antiken Kapitellen und Lisenen umschlossen. In
der unterstehenden Liste haben wir für jedes Register die Anzahl der alten
Pfeifen hervorgehoben. Das Instrument wurde besonders zum Spiel von alter
italienischer Musik entwickelt und wir hoffen, dass unsere Orgel den
Bedürfnissen Ihres Institutes bei diesem Ausbildungsschwerpunkte entspricht.
BESCHREIBUNG
Klassisches Gehäuse, dreifarbig dekoriert und vergoldet (24K), auf Rollen
gestellt.
Die beiden Bälge im hinteren Teil des Gehäuses können auch von Hand betrieben
werden.
Elektrisches Gebläse
Klaviatur aus Buchsbaum und Ebenholz mit 45 Tasten (C-c’’’) und kurzer erster
Oktave
Kurzes Pedal in alter italienischer Bauart mit 14 Tasten (C-f) und kurzer erster
Oktave
Registerbetätigung mittels Züge
Schleiflade
Teilung Bass/Diskant zwischen h und c’
300 Pfeifen
Mensur der Pfeifen nach Antegnati
Winddruck: 50 mm
Stimmung: provisorisch nach Tartini/Valotti mit Stimmton a’ = 440 hz
Anordnung der Register:
Principale 8’ Bass (offen) Holz, 20 Pfeifen
Principale 8’ Diskant Zinn, 25 Pfeifen **
Ottava 4’ Bass Zinn, 20 Pfeifen
Ottava 4’ Diskant Zinn 25 Pfeifen
Decimaquinta 2’ Bass Zinn 20 Pfeifen **
Decimaquinta 2’ Diskant Zinn 25 Pfeifen **
Decimanona 1 1/3’ Zinn 45 Pfeifen **
Vigesimaseconda 1’ Zinn 45 Pfeifen **
Flauto in Ottava 4’ Diskant Zinn 25 Pfeifen
Flauto in Duodecima 2 2/3’ Diskant Zinn 25 Pfeifen
Voce umana Diskant Zinn 25 Pfeifen
** alte Pfeifen
* * *
2) Orgue italien:
caisse décorée, matériel ancien (XVII-XVIIIe siècle), pour interpréter un
répertoire de musique ancienne italienne.
Madame, Monsieur,
Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que nous avons réalisé un instrument de
grand valeur en réutilisant de très précieux tuyaux italiens : un instrument
construit avec le plus grand soin et renfermé dans un splendide buffet. Les
pilastres et les chapiteaux anciens sont originaux.
Dans la fiche descriptive, nous avons employé les caractères gras pour indiquer
le nombre de tuyaux anciens de chaque jeu. Bien évidemment, le répertoire idéal
lié à cet instrument est celui de la musique ancienne italienne.
En espérant que notre orgue satisfera les exigences pédagogiques de votre
établissement, nous vous prions d'agréer nos salutations les plus distinguées.
DESCRIPTION
Buffet classique décoré (trois couleurs) et doré à l'or 24 carats, sur roues.
Façade en trois plate-faces ; Principal 8 (2e octave)
Soufflets à l'arrière du buffet actionnés à la main.
Ventilateur électrique.
Clavier en buis et en ébène de 45 notes (octave courte) Do/Do5
Pédalier incliné (à l'italienne) de 14 notes Do/Fa, en tirasse
Tirants de registres
Sommier à registres
Division entre basse et dessus: Si/Do
Nombre total des tuyaux : 300
Mesures des tuyaux : Antegnati
Pression : 50mm/H2O
Accordage provisoire : Tartini-Vallotti. Diapason : 440 Hz
DISPOSITION DES REGISTRES
Principal 8 basses (ouvert) en bois
Principal 8 dessus (ouvert) en étain
Octave basses en étain
Octave dessus en étain
XV basses en étain
XV dessus en étain
XIX en étain
XXII en étain
Flûte 4 dessus en étain
Flûte 2 2/3 dessus en étain
Voix humaine dessus en étain
20 tuyaux
25 tuyaux**
20 tuyaux
25 tuyaux
20 tuyaux**
25 tuyaux**
45 tuyaux**
45 tuyaux**
25 tuyaux
25 tuyaux
25 tuyaux
**tuyaux anciens
COSTO: euro 85.000
* * *
PLEASE MAIL TO: tecnico@...?subject=due_organi_meccanici_vendonsi
Passed this on to a friend iin residence at Vanderbilt University.
These instruments might havce a nice future in the academic world.
All the best,
Chuck Hammer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Magister Organi" <pb16851750@...>
To: <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:24 AM
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
2 ITALIAN ORGANS FOR SALE:
1) Three-rank positive pipe organ
2) Organ in renaissance style
* * *
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Victor Searle <vcsorgan@...>
Date: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas music
To: webmaster@...
If you are still wondering what to play for your Christmas services, please
take a look the website
mikunemusic.com
There are many pieces listed in the Christmas category which I am sure your
congregations will like.
Also I'd like to tell you about my Christmas Organ Folio which was published
by C.I.C. It has 128 pages of not-over-played music for the Christmas
season.
You will find it listed on the following address:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/searleorgan.html
Sincerely,
Victor C. Searle
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You might be interested to know that there are many Organs in Italy that sit
unplayed, unloved and almost unknown in many of the churches there. Some of
these date back to 1400s and many of these require a bellows pumper in order
that they can be played if playable. Neglect often does great damage to an organ
simply because mice and other such things get into an organ and cause it to
become unplayable in these Churches--even though no one personally did anything
to hurt the organ.
bill
--- On Fri, 12/3/10, CHUCK <merrick@...> wrote:
From: CHUCK <merrick@...>
Subject: Fw: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
To: pb16851750@...
Cc: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 8:02 AM
Passed this on to a friend iin residence at Vanderbilt University.
These instruments might havce a nice future in the academic world.
All the best,
Chuck Hammer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Magister Organi" <pb16851750@...>
To: <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:24 AM
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
2 ITALIAN ORGANS FOR SALE:
1) Three-rank positive pipe organ
2) Organ in renaissance style
* * *
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or time-sensitive, please let me know.
Please forward this newsletter to a friend or a colleague.
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* Add your event:
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time-sensitive, please let me know.
Please forward this newsletter to a friend or a colleague.
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We spent a lot of time in Mexico.
I think there are a lot of old colonial churches
in mexico with antique organs.... in fact
we saw one I think near San Miguel....
looked neglected.
By the way Santa Prisca in Tasco MX
has a fantastically beautiful sounding
16th century Spanish colonial organ[large].
the trompet stops high in the church
are absolutely etherial. people were
looking up in awe. They were holding
a music/organ festival there with a lot of
talent from Mex DF.
By the way my wife and I are not organists..
just affectionados.
Ciao!
CHUCK
----- Original Message -----
From: ludwig
To: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
You might be interested to know that there are many Organs in Italy that sit
unplayed, unloved and almost unknown in many of the churches there. Some of
these date back to 1400s and many of these require a bellows pumper in order
that they can be played if playable. Neglect often does great damage to an organ
simply because mice and other such things get into an organ and cause it to
become unplayable in these Churches--even though no one personally did anything
to hurt the organ.
bill
--- On Fri, 12/3/10, CHUCK <merrick@...> wrote:
From: CHUCK <merrick@...>
Subject: Fw: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
To: pb16851750@...
Cc: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 8:02 AM
Passed this on to a friend iin residence at Vanderbilt University.
These instruments might havce a nice future in the academic world.
All the best,
Chuck Hammer
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From: "Magister Organi" <pb16851750@...>
To: <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:24 AM
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] 2 italian organs for sale
2 ITALIAN ORGANS FOR SALE:
1) Three-rank positive pipe organ
2) Organ in renaissance style
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Butz (of Germany) has reissued the stupendous Fantasy on "Adeste Fideles" by
Jules Grison. While it is a veritable back-, knuckle-, and ankle-buster, it is
nonetheless perhaps the most THRILLING piece of organ music in existence, Giles
Swayne's "Riff-Raff" notwithstanding (if anything, it's even TOUGHER!!!). What
it must have sounded like in the gigantic Rheims Cathedral where Grison was
organist can only be imagined. Holy hamhocks!!! What a piece of organ music!!!
Three cheers for Butz, for making it available once again!!!
Joe Lindquist
Flushing, NY
Third-generation pupil of Max Reger
Keely Society Master Organist and Organ Historian
-----Original Message-----
From: Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 8:26 am
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
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From: Victor Searle <vcsorgan@...>
Date: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas music
To: webmaster@...
If you are still wondering what to play for your Christmas services, please
take a look the website
mikunemusic.com
There are many pieces listed in the Christmas category which I am sure your
congregations will like.
Also I'd like to tell you about my Christmas Organ Folio which was published
by C.I.C. It has 128 pages of not-over-played music for the Christmas
season.
You will find it listed on the following address:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/searleorgan.html
Sincerely,
Victor C. Searle
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Who is selling it?
Best regards,
CHUCK
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From: Josephlindquist9@...
To: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
Butz (of Germany) has reissued the stupendous Fantasy on "Adeste Fideles" by
Jules Grison. While it is a veritable back-, knuckle-, and ankle-buster, it is
nonetheless perhaps the most THRILLING piece of organ music in existence, Giles
Swayne's "Riff-Raff" notwithstanding (if anything, it's even TOUGHER!!!). What
it must have sounded like in the gigantic Rheims Cathedral where Grison was
organist can only be imagined. Holy hamhocks!!! What a piece of organ music!!!
Three cheers for Butz, for making it available once again!!!
Joe Lindquist
Flushing, NY
Third-generation pupil of Max Reger
Keely Society Master Organist and Organ Historian
-----Original Message-----
From: Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 8:26 am
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Victor Searle <vcsorgan@...>
Date: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas music
To: webmaster@...
If you are still wondering what to play for your Christmas services, please
take a look the website
mikunemusic.com
There are many pieces listed in the Christmas category which I am sure your
congregations will like.
Also I'd like to tell you about my Christmas Organ Folio which was published
by C.I.C. It has 128 pages of not-over-played music for the Christmas
season.
You will find it listed on the following address:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/searleorgan.html
Sincerely,
Victor C. Searle
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I checked YouTube.com hoping to find someone playing it. And did a general
online search hoping to listen to it. All to no avail...
I'm not interested in purchasing the music, just want to hear it. Can anyone
help?
Thanks,
Chuck in Mississippi, USA
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From: CHUCK <merrick@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 1:57 pm
Subject: Re: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
Who is selling it?
Best regards,
CHUCK
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From: Josephlindquist9@...
To: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
Butz (of Germany) has reissued the stupendous Fantasy on "Adeste Fideles" by
Jules Grison. While it is a veritable back-, knuckle-, and ankle-buster, it is
nonetheless perhaps the most THRILLING piece of organ music in existence, Giles
Swayne's "Riff-Raff" notwithstanding (if anything, it's even TOUGHER!!!). What
it must have sounded like in the gigantic Rheims Cathedral where Grison was
organist can only be imagined. Holy hamhocks!!! What a piece of organ music!!!
Three cheers for Butz, for making it available once again!!!
Joe Lindquist
Flushing, NY
Third-generation pupil of Max Reger
Keely Society Master Organist and Organ Historian
-----Original Message-----
From: Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 8:26 am
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
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From: Victor Searle <vcsorgan@...>
Date: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas music
To: webmaster@...
If you are still wondering what to play for your Christmas services, please
take a look the website
mikunemusic.com
There are many pieces listed in the Christmas category which I am sure your
congregations will like.
Also I'd like to tell you about my Christmas Organ Folio which was published
by C.I.C. It has 128 pages of not-over-played music for the Christmas
season.
You will find it listed on the following address:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/searleorgan.html
Sincerely,
Victor C. Searle
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Butz (Sankt Augustin, Germany) prints it, and it can be purchased through the
OHS online catalog (it's around eleven dollars, if I recall correctly). Butz is
reprinting a raft of organ music - - - if it was originally published in Europe,
there's a good chance they will have it.
Joe Lindquist
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From: CHUCK <merrick@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
Who is selling it?
Best regards,
CHUCK
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From: Josephlindquist9@...
To: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
Butz (of Germany) has reissued the stupendous Fantasy on "Adeste Fideles" by
Jules Grison. While it is a veritable back-, knuckle-, and ankle-buster, it is
nonetheless perhaps the most THRILLING piece of organ music in existence, Giles
Swayne's "Riff-Raff" notwithstanding (if anything, it's even TOUGHER!!!). What
it must have sounded like in the gigantic Rheims Cathedral where Grison was
organist can only be imagined. Holy hamhocks!!! What a piece of organ music!!!
Three cheers for Butz, for making it available once again!!!
Joe Lindquist
Flushing, NY
Third-generation pupil of Max Reger
Keely Society Master Organist and Organ Historian
-----Original Message-----
From: Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...>
To: organfocus-newsletter <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 8:26 am
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Christmas music
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Victor Searle <vcsorgan@...>
Date: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas music
To: webmaster@...
If you are still wondering what to play for your Christmas services, please
take a look the website
mikunemusic.com
There are many pieces listed in the Christmas category which I am sure your
congregations will like.
Also I'd like to tell you about my Christmas Organ Folio which was published
by C.I.C. It has 128 pages of not-over-played music for the Christmas
season.
You will find it listed on the following address:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/searleorgan.html
Sincerely,
Victor C. Searle
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I now have on a 2-CD set the recording of my historic and marathon (2-hour)
recital of August 4, 1999 at the Oratory of St. Joseph, Montreal (the largest
church in Canada, with its greatest organ). Featuring major works of Franz
Schmidt, plus works by 20th-century East German composer Georg Trexler and Louis
Vierne. This performance received a rave review the next day in La Presse (the
principal newspaper in Montreal).
U.S.$25 postpaid.
Arthur LaMirande
461 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 33
New York, NY 10033
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Dear Friends,
I hope 2011 brings you only joy, happiness and great music!
I have just returned from playing a concert of harpsichord repertoire from
16-18th centuries on a piano at an art cafe. It was an unusual and positive
experience.
Here is my program:
*William Byrd* (c. 1540—1623): Carmans Whistle
*Peter Philips* (c. 1560—1628): Amarilli di Julio Romano
*William Byrd: *Pavana and Galiarda
*Johann Jakob Froberger* (1616—1667): Toccata VI da sonarsi alla Levatione
*Alessandro Poglietti* (early 17th century—1683): Toccata del 7 tuono
*Alessandro Poglietti*: Suite in A Minor
*Allemande La Bravade*
*Courante*
*Sarabande*
*Binder Gigue*
*
**Alessandro Poglietti:* Canzon teutsch trommel & Canzon francoix trommel
*(Song of the German Drum & Song of the French Drum)*
*Jean-Philippe Rameau* (1683—1764): selections from Suite in G minor
*Les Tricotets (The Knitting Needles)*
*L'Indifférente (The Indifferent One)*
*Menuet 1*
*Menuet 2*
*L'Enharmonique***
*Johann Sebastian Bach *(1685—1750): Thema all' Imitatio Gallina Cuccu
*(Theme in imitation of a hen and a cuckoo)*
*Johann Sebastian Bach*: Fantasia in A minor BWV 922
Now I know a thing or two about bringing old music into unexpected venues.
It was met enthusiastically by the friendly crowd that braved the aftermath
of the New York blizzard.
Here is a Facebook photo album of the performance:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261302&id=143335013462
Happy 2011 to all!
Lana
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Very nice and probably great experience, I see happy atmosphere !
And of course, my best wishes to 2011 !
Have you a nice music days !
Stanislav Kowalski
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From: "Lana Krakovskiy" <organaut@...>
To: <organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 4:44 AM
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Happy New Year!
Dear Friends,
I hope 2011 brings you only joy, happiness and great music!
I have just returned from playing a concert of harpsichord repertoire from
16-18th centuries on a piano at an art cafe. It was an unusual and positive
experience.
Here is my program:
*William Byrd* (c. 1540—1623): Carmans Whistle
*Peter Philips* (c. 1560—1628): Amarilli di Julio Romano
*William Byrd: *Pavana and Galiarda
*Johann Jakob Froberger* (1616—1667): Toccata VI da sonarsi alla Levatione
*Alessandro Poglietti* (early 17th century—1683): Toccata del 7 tuono
*Alessandro Poglietti*: Suite in A Minor
*Allemande La Bravade*
*Courante*
*Sarabande*
*Binder Gigue*
*
**Alessandro Poglietti:* Canzon teutsch trommel & Canzon francoix trommel
*(Song of the German Drum & Song of the French Drum)*
*Jean-Philippe Rameau* (1683—1764): selections from Suite in G minor
*Les Tricotets (The Knitting Needles)*
*L'Indifférente (The Indifferent One)*
*Menuet 1*
*Menuet 2*
*L'Enharmonique***
*Johann Sebastian Bach *(1685—1750): Thema all' Imitatio Gallina Cuccu
*(Theme in imitation of a hen and a cuckoo)*
*Johann Sebastian Bach*: Fantasia in A minor BWV 922
Now I know a thing or two about bringing old music into unexpected venues.
It was met enthusiastically by the friendly crowd that braved the aftermath
of the New York blizzard.
Here is a Facebook photo album of the performance:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261302&id=143335013462
Happy 2011 to all!
Lana
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Lana's organ and harpsichord videos:
http://www.YouTube.com/user/organaut1
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Dear Friends,
Faythe Freese sent the following message:
==================
January 4, 2011
Dear Colleagues,
The 2011 University of Alabama Church Music Conference will take place
on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22, 2011. Dr. Pamela
Decker, the featured artist for the conference, is Professor of
Organ/Music Theory at the University of Arizona in Tucson and Organist
at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Tucson. Dr. Decker will
perform works by Bach, Liszt, Locklair, Yukl, Whitehouse, and Decker.
Dr. Decker is an exciting performer and you will not want to miss her
concert on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 pm or her
workshops/masterclasses.
Please view the 2011 University of Alabama Church Music Conference
brochure located at:
http://music.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011-Church-Music-Conference.pdf
Earlybird Discount? Register online before Friday, January 14 at:
http://music.ua.edu/departments/organ/church-music-conference/church-music-confe\
rence-pre-registration/
The Festival Concert at 7:30 pm on Friday evening in the Moody School
of Music Concert Hall features the First-Place Winner of the 2011 UA
Organ Scholarship Competition, Dr. Faythe Freese, School of Music
faculty and the University Singers. A free wine and cheese reception
will immediately follow the concert.
Saturday, January 22 workshops feature Pamela Decker, Susan Berg,
Susan Fleming, Faythe Freese, Marvin Latimer, David Ouzts, Paul
Richardson, Jenny Mann, Shelly Meggison, Diane Schultz and Stephen
Schaeffer.
The workshops include the following topics/titles:
· Organ Masterclasses
· Church Music and Music Education, Blessed be the Tie that Binds
· Vocal Masterclass
· Connecting the Bible and Hymnal
· Rejoicing with Winds!: Sacred repertoire for flute, oboe,
bassoon, organ and piano
· Improvising and Composing in the Twenty-first Century
· So What’s New?: Preludes, Offertories and Postludes for Organ
· Children’s Choirs: Building Healthy Singing Techniques
· Musical and Liturgical Resources for Celtic Worship
· Worship in the Celtic Style
· Old and New From Me To You – A Choral Reading Session
I look forward to greeting each and every one of you at this year’s conference.
Sincerely,
Faythe Freese, D.M.
Professor of Organ
The University of Alabama
Faythe Freese, D.M.
Professor of Organ
The University of Alabama
205-348-3329
The Fairfield County Chorale
Dear FCC family, friends, and supporters:
December started out joyfully with two highly successful concerts, first in
Ridgefield with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (Click here for reviews) and
next at Norwalk Concert Hall, with our most successful ever Handel's Messiah.Â
We even prepared a special holiday greeting for you, to thank you for your
support during 2010, which you can hear by clicking here.
On December 27, our wonderful conductor of 35 years, Johannes Somary, suffered a
stroke and continues in critical condition at Montefiore Hospital. All our
prayers go with him, Anne, and their entire family. They ask that no emails,
calls or flowers be sent at this time; however, you can go to Caring Bridge and
follow Johannes' progress leave messages for the family at:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johannessomary
Our season will continue, as Johannes would want, with rehearsals beginning
January 10 for Durufle's Requiem, Chilcott's Canticles of Light with the
Fairfield County Children's Choir, and with the Connecticut premiere of member
Meg Stoop's Gnosis.
So our thanks go to you for your very generous support in 2010, and our request
is for your thoughts and prayers to be with Johannes and his family.
Holly C. Wolff
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Dear Friends,
Hope this Spring finds you well. We have some press releases from
esteemed Carol Williams, news, and a job offering to post.
************ PRESS RELEASE *************
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
R/CarolWilliams/Tuesday%20Organists%202.jpg
Martin Green (Canon, St Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego) and Carol
Williams (Civic Organist of San Diego) are working to build
up the new Tuesday lunchtime concert series at St. Paul’s Cathedral in
San Diego. A weekly 30 minute organ concert is
presented on the magnificent four manual Aeolian-Skinner organ. Part
of the fine organ dates back to 1887 with pipe-work
by Hook & Hastings, later additions by Johnston (of Van Nuys) and M.
P. Moller. Local fine organists (pictured above) are
performing the concerts which are free to the public.
Photo Top (left to Right)
Thomas Mellan
Martin Green
Nicholas Halbert
Lower (left to Right)
Gary Toops
Carol Williams
Robert Plimpton
Braden McKinley
Jared Jacobsen
Dale Sorenson
********************************************
************ PRESS RELEASE *************
“TourBus goes to Luxembourg” is the 5th in the collection of DVDs
devoted to the King of Instruments, its music, people and places. Dr.
Carol Williams visits 10 fine organs in and around Luxembourg,
interviews organists and visits wonderful places of interest.
Organs included in the DVDs are Luxembourg Cathedral (two very
contrasting instruments); Philharmonie Concert Hall in Luxembourg
City; St. Martin’s Church in Dudelange; Echternach Abbey; The
Buckingham Palace organ which now resides in Saarbrucken, Germany.
Artists interviewed on the DVDs include: Paul Breisch; Maurice
Clement; Paul Kayser; Alain Wirth, Serge Tani and Bernhard Leonardy.
Over 4 hours of viewing plus an extra 54 minutes of all performances
by the organists.
More information can be found at http://www.melcot.comhttp://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
R/CarolWilliams/1b%20Carol.jpg
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************** JOB LISTING ****************
First Baptist Church of Sacramento, CA is looking for
Organist/Pianist. Full job description and organ specification at the
link below.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SACRAMENTO
2324 L Street, Sacramento CA 95816
(916) 443-6537, fbcstaff@...
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
R/FBSCOrganistJob2011-02.doc
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************** LANA'S NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO ****************
I recorded J.S. Bach Fantasia in A minor, BWV 922, on the harpsichord.
I hope this recording will be of interest and spark some discussion,
because in it I explore the possibilities of adding improvised
embellishments to the middle section of the piece.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnCHm2ZgMxc
********************************************
************** WEB NEWS ****************
** LAist Interview: Organist Cameron Carpenter, On Milk, Music, and Hipsters
"Cameron Carpenter is probably one of the best (and most
controversial) organists to ever take the stage and he's performing
this Sunday at the Disney Hall"
http://laist.com/2011/05/05/laist_interview_organist_cameron_ca.php
** Organist Bruce Neswick appointed to IU Jacobs School of Music faculty
"BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Following a national search, the Indiana
University Jacobs School of Music announces that organist Bruce
Neswick will join its faculty as associate professor of music (organ)
in the fall of 2011, pending approval by the Trustees of Indiana
University."
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/18482.html
** Progressive Organ Recital:
"Pottsville, PA: Four city churches will host what they are calling a
Progressive Recital on May 15, highlighting musicians from the Reading
chapter of the American Guild of Organists, whose service territory
includes Schuylkill County. In a release, guild member Howard Mitchell
said the series of mini-concerts will benefit the Young Organist's
Scholarship Fund that provides money for organ study to students in
grades seven through 11 in the chapter's service area. The recital
will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St.
The recital will then cross Arch Street to the United Methodist
Church, Fourth and West Market streets. After that, the recital will
move to the United Presbyterian Church, 214 Mahantongo St. The final
stop will be at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St. A
reception will be held following the final recital in the Trinity
Episcopal lounge. Freewill offerings will be accepted at each recital
venue."
http://republicanherald.com/news/around-the-region-1.1143648
** Opinons divide on new Macau organ
"The Lazarus Church has become the first parish of Macau diocese to
install a pipe organ but not all parishioners are happy."
http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2011/05/09/opinons-divide-on-new-macau-organ/
** Santa Fe University of Art and Design working to claim, refurbish
century-old pipe organ
"SANTA FE, N.M. — An old pipe organ in need of a home could be taken
over by the Santa Fe University of Art and Design."
http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/9e03a24f695f4772976aa3c9c73c3541/NM--Pipe\
-Organ/
Have a great week,
Lana
I didn't see you at my recital at St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue and 53rd St. on
May 1st.
But the Dean of the NYC Chapter of the AGO and the editor of its newsletter did
attend.
Arthur LaMirande
--- On Mon, 5/9/11, Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...> wrote:
From: Lana Krakovskiy <organaut@...>
Subject: [organfocus-newsletter] Update for 2011-05-09
To: organfocus-newsletter@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 9, 2011, 11:50 AM
Dear Friends,
Hope this Spring finds you well. We have some press releases from
esteemed Carol Williams, news, and a job offering to post.
************ PRESS RELEASE *************
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
R/CarolWilliams/Tuesday%20Organists%202.jpg
Martin Green (Canon, St Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego) and Carol
Williams (Civic Organist of San Diego) are working to build
up the new Tuesday lunchtime concert series at St. Paul’s Cathedral in
San Diego. A weekly 30 minute organ concert is
presented on the magnificent four manual Aeolian-Skinner organ. Part
of the fine organ dates back to 1887 with pipe-work
by Hook & Hastings, later additions by Johnston (of Van Nuys) and M.
P. Moller. Local fine organists (pictured above) are
performing the concerts which are free to the public.
Photo Top (left to Right)
   Thomas Mellan
   Martin Green
 Nicholas Halbert
Lower (left to Right)
   Gary Toops
   Carol Williams
   Robert Plimpton
   Braden McKinley
   Jared Jacobsen
   Dale Sorenson
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“TourBus goes to Luxembourg†is the 5th in the collection of DVDs
devoted to the King of Instruments, its music, people and places. Dr.
Carol Williams visits 10 fine organs in and around Luxembourg,
interviews organists and visits wonderful places of interest.
Organs included in the DVDs are Luxembourg Cathedral (two very
contrasting instruments); Philharmonie Concert Hall in Luxembourg
City; St. Martin’s Church in Dudelange; Echternach Abbey; The
Buckingham Palace organ which now resides in Saarbrucken, Germany.
Artists interviewed on the DVDs include:Â Paul Breisch; Maurice
Clement; Paul Kayser; Alain Wirth, Serge Tani and Bernhard Leonardy.
Over 4 hours of viewing plus an extra 54 minutes of all performances
by the organists.
More information can be found at http://www.melcot.comhttp://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
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************** JOB LISTING ****************
First Baptist Church of Sacramento, CA is looking for
Organist/Pianist. Full job description and organ specification at the
link below.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SACRAMENTO
2324 L Street, Sacramento CA 95816
(916) 443-6537, fbcstaff@...
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/organfocus-newsletter/files/Announcements-P\
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************** LANA'S NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO ****************
I recorded J.S. Bach Fantasia in A minor, BWV 922, on the harpsichord.
I hope this recording will be of interest and spark some discussion,
because in it I explore the possibilities of adding improvised
embellishments to the middle section of the piece.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnCHm2ZgMxc
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************** WEB NEWS ****************
** LAist Interview: Organist Cameron Carpenter, On Milk, Music, and Hipsters
"Cameron Carpenter is probably one of the best (and most
controversial) organists to ever take the stage and he's performing
this Sunday at the Disney Hall"
http://laist.com/2011/05/05/laist_interview_organist_cameron_ca.php
** Organist Bruce Neswick appointed to IU Jacobs School of Music faculty
"BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Following a national search, the Indiana
University Jacobs School of Music announces that organist Bruce
Neswick will join its faculty as associate professor of music (organ)
in the fall of 2011, pending approval by the Trustees of Indiana
University."
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/18482.html
** Progressive Organ Recital:
"Pottsville, PA: Four city churches will host what they are calling a
Progressive Recital on May 15, highlighting musicians from the Reading
chapter of the American Guild of Organists, whose service territory
includes Schuylkill County. In a release, guild member Howard Mitchell
said the series of mini-concerts will benefit the Young Organist's
Scholarship Fund that provides money for organ study to students in
grades seven through 11 in the chapter's service area. The recital
will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St.
The recital will then cross Arch Street to the United Methodist
Church, Fourth and West Market streets. After that, the recital will
move to the United Presbyterian Church, 214 Mahantongo St. The final
stop will be at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St. A
reception will be held following the final recital in the Trinity
Episcopal lounge. Freewill offerings will be accepted at each recital
venue."
http://republicanherald.com/news/around-the-region-1.1143648
** Opinons divide on new Macau organ
"The Lazarus Church has become the first parish of Macau diocese to
install a pipe organ but not all parishioners are happy."
http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2011/05/09/opinons-divide-on-new-macau-organ/
** Santa Fe University of Art and Design working to claim, refurbish
century-old pipe organ
"SANTA FE, N.M. — An old pipe organ in need of a home could be taken
over by the Santa Fe University of Art and Design."
http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/9e03a24f695f4772976aa3c9c73c3541/NM--Pipe\
-Organ/
Have a great week,
Lana
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Brillante inauguración para el V Festival de Órgano
Observando la nave central de la Catedral Magistral de Alcalá de Henares el
pasado sábado, 7 de mayo de 2011, podemos constatar que esta ciudad está
sedienta de música de calidad y necesita grandes eventos como el V Festival
Internacional de Órgano Catedral de Alcalá. Contra viento, marea y presupuestos
raquíticos, la organización del Festival puso en marcha una quinta edición
cargada de alicientes y que tuvo un perfecto arranque el pasado sábado.
El concierto estuvo dividido en tres partes bien diferenciadas y con sentido y
personalidad propios. La presencia del Coro Vía Magna dirigido por Oscar
Gershensohn ocupó la primera parte con la interpretación del Magnificat para
coro y órgano, de Felix Mendelssohn. La ilusión, el buen hacer y el trabajo de
empaste y musicalidad se transmitió a la perfección poniendo un alto primer
peldaño a un Festival que promete emociones fuertes. La segunda parte estuvo
protagonizada por Liudmila Matsyura y el órgano Blancafort que celebra una
década al servicio de los alcalaínos. Nadie como nuestra organista titular para
sacarle el mayor partido a sus claroscuros, combinaciones de registros y
musicalidad. La Fanfarria del británico John E. Cook servía para abrir la
tubería horizontal y el interés de unos asistentes que abarrotaban la catedral.
El paso siempre majestuoso por J.S. Bach nos condujo de lleno a la obra maestra
del concierto, uno de los hitos técnicos que pocos se atreven a asumir en un
Festival de esta importancia. El Preludio y fuga sobre el tema B-A-C-H, de Franz
Liszt, compositor que en el segundo centenario de su nacimiento sirve como hilo
de Ariadna del resto de conciertos, hizo cima sonora y emotiva. Las dificultades
técnicas de tipo pianístico se juntaron a una sabiduría extraordinaria en la
combinación de registros para que el órgano Blancafort diese mucho de sí. La
maestra Matsyura exhibió pasión y gran musicalidad.
La tercera parte nos regaló un estreno mundial que dota al Festival de un nuevo
triunfo. El organista y compositor alemán Gereon Krahforst, que ya había
participado en la segunda edición del Festival, hizo acto de entrega de la
partitura de su Partita sinfónica sobre un himno de Alcalá al presidente del
Festival, Juan Miguel Prim, y poco después al público. Por encima de tendencias
estéticas y recursos varios, debemos quedarnos con lo que supone para el
Festival y la ciudad acoger un estreno mundial dedicado a todos, con generosidad
y oficio.
Brillante primer concierto que deja las espadas en alto y satisface, sólo hasta
la semana que viene, la sed de música que esta ciudad tiene y que hace patente
ante cada evento musical de calidad, y el Festival Internacional de Órgano
Catedral de Alcalá ya es, por méritos propios, una referencia esencial.
Juan Francisco de Dios,
Doctor en Musicología
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