Ed and I have been able to attend several organ concerts recently:
The American Guild of Pipe Organists Twin Cities Organ Crawl
Dr. Stephen Self, Bethel University
Nathan Laube
Kenneth Dake and Dr. Charles Kemper
We have a wealth of talent coming to entertain us here in the Twin Cities. The instruments here are also top notch.
Each of these concerts was special for its own presentation.
The Organ Crawl was fun, as Ed got to play each of the organs featured. He played the beautiful space of St. Thomas More Catholic church on Summit Avenue, the famous St. Clements Episcopal Church (designed by Cass Gilbert---his architectural "jewel"), St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, and St. Paul Church of Christ.
We met some wonderfully sweet and generous people at the last concert who are helping Ed get an organ that has virtual sound. Amazing.
The concert by Dr. Stephen Self was wonderful because he played such a great recital of significant works, among them "Cathedral Music" by Gunnar Idenstam. Ed just loved this work. He went home and researched all of the pieces in the work, and I'm hoping he'll be playing them for me soon!
Nathan Laube is simply amazing. He played at Benson Great Hall, Bethel, and he did that beautiful organ justice. His repertoire is amazing. It was amazing. Amazing.
The fun surprise (for me) was the concert this past Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church on Lexington. Kenneth Dake is the organist at the Marble Church in New York City. He and our own Charles Kemper (He taught Joe piano lessons a few years ago) did a duo; piano, two pianos, piano/organ, organ solo---with flair and talent---that was impressive and very entertaining.
They performed Rachmaninoff's piano concerto in E, with Charles at the piano and Dake impersonating the orchestra on the pipe organ. Fantastic. Charles displayed his piano prowess beautifully. Each piece played was inspiring, nine in all. They wrapped it up with Holst's "Jupiter." Very moving. Their concert was titled "Spirit's Fire," and really, they should take it on the road.
There was an excellent turn-out for the audience. The concert was recorded, and I'd really enjoy having a copy of it!
I'm still thinking about that Rachmaninoff...
Now we look forward to the next two weekends of the Northern Lights Chorale Fall Concerts!
Lovely music.
The American Guild of Pipe Organists Twin Cities Organ Crawl
Dr. Stephen Self, Bethel University
Nathan Laube
Kenneth Dake and Dr. Charles Kemper
We have a wealth of talent coming to entertain us here in the Twin Cities. The instruments here are also top notch.
Each of these concerts was special for its own presentation.
The Organ Crawl was fun, as Ed got to play each of the organs featured. He played the beautiful space of St. Thomas More Catholic church on Summit Avenue, the famous St. Clements Episcopal Church (designed by Cass Gilbert---his architectural "jewel"), St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, and St. Paul Church of Christ.
We met some wonderfully sweet and generous people at the last concert who are helping Ed get an organ that has virtual sound. Amazing.
The concert by Dr. Stephen Self was wonderful because he played such a great recital of significant works, among them "Cathedral Music" by Gunnar Idenstam. Ed just loved this work. He went home and researched all of the pieces in the work, and I'm hoping he'll be playing them for me soon!
Nathan Laube is simply amazing. He played at Benson Great Hall, Bethel, and he did that beautiful organ justice. His repertoire is amazing. It was amazing. Amazing.
The fun surprise (for me) was the concert this past Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church on Lexington. Kenneth Dake is the organist at the Marble Church in New York City. He and our own Charles Kemper (He taught Joe piano lessons a few years ago) did a duo; piano, two pianos, piano/organ, organ solo---with flair and talent---that was impressive and very entertaining.
They performed Rachmaninoff's piano concerto in E, with Charles at the piano and Dake impersonating the orchestra on the pipe organ. Fantastic. Charles displayed his piano prowess beautifully. Each piece played was inspiring, nine in all. They wrapped it up with Holst's "Jupiter." Very moving. Their concert was titled "Spirit's Fire," and really, they should take it on the road.
There was an excellent turn-out for the audience. The concert was recorded, and I'd really enjoy having a copy of it!
I'm still thinking about that Rachmaninoff...
Now we look forward to the next two weekends of the Northern Lights Chorale Fall Concerts!
Lovely music.
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