Organists and Organ Playing

Out of the depths

For next Sunday’s Joint Evensong with St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choir, I wasn’t planning to do anything other than sit in the congregation and take a few photos. But then, on Monday Carl suggested to Cathedral Musician, John Renke, that perhaps I could be “persuaded” to play Bach’s “Aus tiefer Not” (Out of the depths have… Read More Out of the depths

Organists and Organ Playing

Night and day

At last Thursday’s regular choir rehearsal, we practiced music for next Sunday’s Joint Evensong service (April 3rd at 5:30 pm) with St. Andrew’s Cathedral choir, as well as next week’s Sunday morning service (April 3rd at 10:30 am). The music will be like night and day — a sharp contrast in styles. You’re mistaken if… Read More Night and day

Organists and Organ Playing

Sunday at Valpo

Last Sunday morning we attended the service at the Chapel of the Resurrection, having attended the Bach Collegium Japan’s performance of the Mass in B Minor the night before. We were quite surprised to see that the configuration of the building had changed, with the pews facing a small altar near the back. Apparently a crew… Read More Sunday at Valpo