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1932 Aeolian organ at Duke University Chapel, Durham, NC
At the Opera
An organist’s perspective on a grand and glorious repertoire for the musical stage.
Program Broadcast dates:
- May 23, 2005
Featured Organs:
- 1998 Schantz at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, Galveston, TX
- 1981 Eisenbarth organ at Passau Cathedral, Germany
- 1932 Aeolian at Duke University, Durham, NC
- 1980 Virtanen organ at Turku Cathedral, Finland
Links and Resources:
Music played in the program
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI (trans. Heywood): The Thieving Magpie Overture –Thomas Heywood Pro Organo CD-7168 (Zarex)
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU: Dances from Hippolyte et Aricie and Les Indes Galantes –Frank Besingrand (1741 Moucherel organ/Eglise de la Nativitee de la Sainte Vierge, Cintegabelle, France) Pavane CD-7421 (Qualiton Imports)
RICHARD WAGNER (trans. Liszt): Pilgrim’s Chorus, from Tannhäuser –Edgar Krapp (1981 Eisenbarth/Dom St. Stephan, Passau, Germany) Eurodisc CD-610031
GIUSEPPE VERDI: Grand March, from Aida –Noel Rawsthorne (1962 Harrison & Harrison/Coventry Cathedral, England, UK) EMI CD-47764 (nla)
JULES MASSENET (arr. Stoltzman): Nina’s Aria, from Chérubin –Michele Gingras, cl; Randy Runyon (Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH) R&R CD-001 (email for cd)
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS: My heart at thy sweet voice, from Samson & Delilah –Walter Strony (1928 Wurlitzer/Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI) WSOC CD-3 (Walt Strony)
FERDINAND HEROLD: Zampa Overture –Ron Rhode (Kimball/Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA) Roxy CD-105 (Roxy)
GIUSEPPE VERDI (trans. Foschini): Di tale amor che dirsi, from Il Trovatore. VERDI (trans. Fumagalli): Offertory, from Giovanna di Guzman –Stefano Molardi (1797 Bossi/Roncole Verdi, Busseto, Italy) Tactus CD-812202 (Allegro Music)
RICHARD STRAUSS (arr. Parkins): Elektra Paraphrase –Robert Parkins (1932 Aeolian/Duke University Chapel, Durham, NC) Gothic CD-49096
GEORGES BIZET: Carmen Overture –Kalevi Kiviniemi (1980 Virtanen/Turku Cathedral, Finland) Art Inn CD-107 (email for CD)