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The 1998 Paul Fritts Organ at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma WA
The Fritts Organ at Pacific Lutheran University
On this week's Pipedreams broadcast we feature a splendid instrument recently inaugurated in Tacoma, Washington. A musical college kid with high ideals, but more adept in a woodworking shop than the practice studio, Paul Fritts makes music by connecting one component to another. We'll listen to the result - his magnum opus built at the new concert hall on the campus of his alma mater. Resident artist David Dahl and guest recitalist Craig Cramer play the old masters on the handiwork of a young one - a program of Bach and Schumann, Messiaen and Cindy McTee.
Program Broadcast dates:
- April 24, 2000
Featured Organs:
This 54-stop mechanical-action instrument (a gift of Gottfried and Mary Fuchs) stands in a balcony overlooking the performing stage of the Lagerquist Concert Hall in PLU's new Mary Baker Russell Music Center. The shop of organbuilder Paul Fritts, a PLU graduate, is nearby in Tacoma. These performances were taped at the organ's dedication and during programs presented as part of the symposium "The Organ in the New Millennium." Recordings were provided by Loft Recordings of Seattle.
Links and Resources
Read more about the Fritts Organ at Pacific Lutheran University- Technical details about the Fritts Organ
- Pacific Lutheran University's site about the organ
Music played in the program
BUXTEHUDE: Toccata in F. KREBS: 2 Chorale-preludes (If you allow but God to guide you; From heaven above). KAUFFMANN: Chorale-prelude, A mighty fortress). HYMN: All creatures of our god and king. BACH: Chorale-prelude, Have mercy on me, O Lord – David Dahl (recorded 11/8/98)
BACH: Prelude & Fugue in C, S. 531 –Craig Cramer (recorded 4/10/99)
CINDY McTEE: Agnus Dei (1998). SCHUMANN: Fugue No. 1 on B-A-C-H, Op. 60 -David Dahl (recorded 4/8/99)
BACH: Chorale-prelude, Wir Christenleut, S. 1090 -Craig Cramer (recorded 4/10/99)
MESSIAEN: Communion ("Birds and Water Springs"), fr Pentecost Mass -David Dahl (recorded 11/8/98)
BACH: Fantasy & Fugue in g, S. 542 (with interjected Trio in G, S. 1027a) -Craig Cramer (recorded 4/10/99)