The program for his January concert in Eureka will include works by J.S. Bach, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Cesar Franck, Edwin H. Lemare, as well as Stafford’s own transcription of Dvorak’s 1st movement from Symphony No. 8, op. 88.
“The instrument’s countless colors, textures and dynamics were exhibited by McCormick in playing of technical wizardry and superb musicianship.” (Michael Caruso, Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia, PA, 2020)
PHOENIXVILLE St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, presents internationally known concert organist Peter Richard Conte on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. Conte’s nearly unparalleled technical facility, brilliant ear for lush tonal color, and innovative programming style have made him one of the most sought-after “orchestral” organists of this era. In 1989, he was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist at what is now the Macy’s Department Store in downtown Philadelphia the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs a majority of twice-daily recitals on the largest (29,000+ pipes) […]
Acclaimed organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez will present the annual Donia Organ Recital at Hope College on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.