Organ Virtuoso Loreto Aramendi: masterclass and workshop

Loreto Aramendi, an international concert artist and main organist of the Basilica of Santa María del Coro in San Sebastián, Spain, returns to the Lower Mainland !  Loreto performed at St James’ Church in 2023 to a full church, and the audience appreciation of was reflected in an extended ovation in recognition of her extra-ordinary musicianship.

Loreto Aramendi will present a Masterclass and Workshop on Saturday morning, February 17th at 9 am, at St James’ Anglican Church.  Sponsored by the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Masterclass is an opportunity for students to receive valuable feedback on their performance by an expert — which Loreto certainly is !  And at 10.30 am that same morning, Loreto will present a Workshop.  If you have ever wondered how organ stops are used to create the classic ‘organ sounds,’ how they can imitate the sound of various instruments of the orchestra, and how the organist uses registration aids, the Workshop will explain all.

The masterclass will be open to anyone who would like to observe.

RCCO members are eligible for free tickets to the workshop.  All members should have received an email about this from RCCO Vancouver Centre on January 14.  If you didn’t, or have more questions, please use the website contact form to get in touch with us.