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Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist
St. James’ is pleased to welcome back Loreto Aramendi, organist of the Basílica de Santa María del Coro de San Sebastián, Spain. She has given many recitals in Europe, Argentina, Japan, Russia, and the United States, and her extraordinary skill and musicianship have been highly praised
Playing and interpretation of a very high standard
thanks to the performer’s stunning technique’ – David Baker
‘A fine example of absolute musicianship, sound
technique and utter command over the instrument’ – Sydney Organ Journal
‘Thrilled by her genius …
She has a unique gift that is very rare’ – JAV Records
What sets Loreto Aramendi’s concerts apart are the symphonic transcriptions of works by Liszt, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, and Saint-Saëns. These transcriptions are not simplified arrangements, but concert versions of great orchestral works which push both the instrument and player to the limit. As such, they show off the rich tonal colours of the organ necessary for interpreting orchestral music, which are otherwise unheard in strict organ repertoire. As well, the organ transcriptions require a musician of exceptional virtuosic and artistic skill – and that Loreto Aramendi has in spades.
A concert not to be missed !
A British 1929 drama featuring betrayal, forbidden love, and murder, and movie star Anna May Wong, whose career started in Hollywood but soon became international, spanning several decades. Accompanied live by eminent Vancouver organist Edward Norman on the historic Wurlitzer organ.
Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical
training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such
as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in
the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,
Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th
symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival
in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The
Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the
historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,
Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for
a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating
to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church
in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and
Chilliwack Churches.
Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist
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Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical
training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such
as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in
the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,
Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th
symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival
in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The
Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the
historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,
Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for
a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating
to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church
in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and
Chilliwack Churches.
Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical
training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such
as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in
the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,
Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th
symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival
in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The
Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the
historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,
Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for
a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating
to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church
in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and
Chilliwack Churches.
St. Paul’s Casavant 1906 is their oldest extant original installation in BC. The action recently converted to solid state, and other improvements were made, by Steve Miller. Come and try out the organ!