This Recital has been cancelled due to weather
November 27 Organist: John Varona
Come Ye Thankful People, Come Arranged by Diane Bish
Les deux murailles d’eau Olivier Messiaen
Dorian Toccata D
Minor BWV 538 Johan Sebastian Bach
Thanksgiving Richard Purvis
CHRISTMAS John Varona
Fiat Lux by Theodore Dubois
John Varona is Southeast Minnesota’s organ virtuoso. John is the Principal organist at Christ
United Methodist Church in Rochester MN. A student of America’s premier
organist Catherine Crozier, John believes in the power of music to communicate
directly with the audience. John has performed at major concert venues
throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States, including at First
Congregational Church in Los Angeles- Home of the world’s largest church pipe
organ. His extensive repertoire spans six centuries and includes the complete
works of Messiaen, Langlais, Widor, Vierne, Reubke and Bach. John also enjoys
theater organ music and sometimes provides live accompaniment for silent film
movies.
At St. Olaf, we are blessed to have a magnificent 67-rank pipe organ. This fall, it will be showcased in a series of recitals on Wednesday afternoons, immediately following the noon Mass.
Come hear the organ thunder with might and whisper gently as talented organists showcase a variety of repertoire.
Wednesday Organ Recitals run from September 18 through December 4, and will be approx. 30-40 minutes long.
Freewill donation.
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