RECENT and UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Ongoing Availabilities:
Solo: Offering thematic solo recitals and recital/lecture/master class
combinations on the organ music of Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Jean Langlais,
Siegfried Reda, 19th and 20th century Russian composers, 500 years of
Spanish organ music and lesser-known modern French composers, as
well as mixed programs of varied literatureand concerti with either full
or chamber orchestra. Special commemorative /anniversary/unique occasion
programs may be tailored to your specific requests. I always am interested in
providing an educational component such as a class, lecture, demonstration
or master class with any engagement.
Ensemble: In conjunction with Bach's Five Productions, unique programs of
chamber music with organ are available. Sponsors either may contract an entire
ensemble or employ local musicians to perform with me, with Bach's Five
providing the program concept and scores.
Collaborative: I also accept bookings as a collaborative duo partner on organ,
piano, harpsichord, clavichord and celesta.
Children and Youth: With extensive experience in both teaching and presenting
programs of repertoire especially designed for children and youth, pipe organ
encounters/informances and "Pipes, Pedals and Pizza" events, I am an ideal
"pied piper" for assisting you in promoting interest in the organ at your church
or school. as both presenter and consultant. [Please note the example below.]
Solo Recital, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Music of Sigfrid Karg-Elert [1877-1933]
New York, New York
October 4, 2015
Kaleidoscope: The Colorful Life of Sigfrid Karg-Elert
AGO Region IX Convention Workshop
http://www.sfago2011.org/workshops/karg-elert.php
San Francisco, California
July 5, 2011
AGO National Convention Workshop
http://www.ago2012.org
Nashville, Tennessee
July 1-6, 2012
A vexing career irony was that Sigfrid Karg-Elert was regarded as one of the
most significant organ composers since Bach, except in his own country.
His first published works were for the Art-harmonium on which he was billed
as a virtuoso, played frequent concerts and presented a Sunday morning radio
broadcast. He was encouraged early by Edvard Grieg and Alexandre Guilmant,
urged by Max Reger and finally inspired by the phenomenal playing of Karl Straube
to write original compositions and arrange many of his harmonium works for the organ.
From youthful adventures to a two-year nervous breakdown, from recognition to
post-war poverty amid face-saving donations from admirers, from the ambivilance
of professional neglect to the anticipation of a subsequently ill-fated American tour,
this workshop will provide glimpses of the colorful and sometimes fragmented life of
Karg-Elert through a kaleidoscope of images, sounds, anecdotes and quotations.
Solo Recital, Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
1 West 53rd Street at Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
May 16, 2010 - 5:15 PM [following 4:00 PM Choral Evensong]
http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/music/organ
Music of Sigfrid Karg-Elert [1877-1933]
Preambulo from Music for Organ, Opus 145
Three Pastels, Opus 92
Funerale, Opus 75, No. 1
[In Memory of Alexandre Guilmant]
Aphorismus, Opus 86, No.10