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Organs, organ music and organists will be celebrated around the world on International Organ Day.
Admission by donation. All proceeds go to the artist.
For more information, visit https://www.stmarkschurch.ca/event/orgel-konzert-organ-concert/
On International Pipe Organ Day, Christina Hutten will be performing a concert on organ and harpsichord, with works by J.S. Bach, Frescobaldi, Buxtehude, Sweelinck, Brahms, Jeanne Demessieux, Bernardo Storace, Grégoire Jeay, C. Franck. Christina Hutten has presented recitals in Canada, the United States, and Europe, including performances in concert series hosted by the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam, the Hooglandsekerk in Leiden, Early Music Vancouver, the Universities of British Columbia and Calgary, and others.
Admission by donation. All proceeds go to the artist.
For more information, visit https://www.stmarkschurch.ca/event/orgel-konzert-organ-concert/
Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by RCCO Vancouver Centre vice-president and education officer Michael Dirk. Introduction and talk by Harold Lloyd’s granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd.
Info: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-may-1-2023/
RCCO Vancouver Centre presents an eclectic programme on St James’ majestic three-manual Casavant organ. This annual Members’ Recital is a great opportunity to hear and meet Vancouver organists as their performance brings to life the historic pipe organ’s rich palette of sound. Admission is by donation, and the event is followed by a reception.
Please confirm your attendance here for planning purposes.
Performers and programme:
- MARCEL DUPRÉ Cortège et Litanie, Op 19 No 2 — PJ Janson
- JEHAN ALAIN Introduction et Variations ( Suite pour Orgue ) — Angelique Po
- DENIS BÉDARD Cat Duet Suite — Rachel Alflatt & Denis Bédard
- JOHANN CHRISTIAN BACH Chromatic Fugue on BACH, arr. Franz Wagner — Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma
- DENIS BÉDARD Rondeau sur un thème rwandais — Michael Dirk
- CÉSAR FRANCK Chorale No 2 in B Minor — Isaac Howie
- CHRISTOPHER DALTON Improvisation — Christopher Dalton
- HEALEY WILLAN Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue — Gerald Harder
In 1938 Casavant Frères of St Hyacinthe, Québec, was awarded the contract for a new 3-manual organ of 1760 pipes. The organ itself was located in the north transept of the church, formerly the choir gallery, which was lowered to make room for the instrument, with a façade designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott — the same architect who designed St James’ Church building. Over the years some minor changes were made to meet the musical demands of a living church, including a new Choir division with three ranks in the west gallery in 1948, and a new organ console in 2003. With the addition of the Choir division, the organ now has 33 ranks and just under 2000 pipes. The main organ is located high on the north gallery of the church – an excellent location, as the grand sound of this fine Casavant Frères organ is marvellously enhanced by the church’s outstanding acoustics.
Short term course on the sacred repertoire of J.S. Bach offered at Regent College, May 22-26, 2023
As part of its upcoming Summer Program, Regent College is offering a one-week course under the title, “The Fifth Evangelist: The Sacred Repertoire of J.S. Bach.” The course will be taught onsite at Regent College (5800 University Blvd., corner of University Blvd and Wesbrook Mall on the UBC campus), Monday to Friday, May 22-26, 8:30 to 11:30 am. It will also be accessible online.
Participating lecturers are J. Evan Kreider (Professor Emeritus, Musicology, UBC), Dietrich Bartel (Emeritus Professor of Music, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg), Edward Norman (professional organist and recitalist), as well as Regent College Professor, Sven Soderlund (coordinator). Edward Norman’s organ recital/lecture will be held at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church (2733 W. 41st Ave.) on Wednesday morning, May 24.
The course is offered both for Master level credit (1 or 2 credit hour) or audit status. Credit tuition rate is $520 per credit hour, onsite ($540/cr hr online) plus $35 registration fee. Audit tuition is $385 onsite and $405 online, plus $35 registration fee.
More information on course content, including a course syllabus, can be obtained from the Regent College website, regent-college.edu
Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by Edward Norman.
Info: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-general-jun-5-2023/
RCCO Vancouver Centre executive member Isaac Howie has always loved making music. A student of piano and composition since early childhood, his musical career has included founding a jazz trio; composing and performing for concert bands; publishing electronic music; and winning awards for solo piano. He entered the University of British Columbia at 15, where he currently studies organ under the mentorship of Professor Michael Dirk. Alongside his pursuit of a BMus, Isaac is Organist at Holy Family Parish in Vancouver; he holds an ARCT in piano and studies harpsichord with Alex Weimann. In 2021, Isaac was division winner of the Vancouver Chamber Choir’s Young Composers’ Competition. In his spare time, Isaac enjoys building computers and translating Ancient Greek texts.
Founded in 1915, La Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec is the oldest choir school of its kind in North America. Each year, some 250 students, aged 6 to 17, follow a comprehensive music curriculum in addition to their regular studies. They perform regularly in professional concerts and every two years a smaller group of young choristers goes on tour, performing in prestigious venues such as Westminster Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica. This year’s tour is to Canada’s West Coast, notably Vancouver and Victoria, and as in other years, organist Marc D’Anjou is their accompanist. They will sing a variety of sacred and secular music, and Marc D’Anjou will also perform works for solo organ.
Founded in 1915, La Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec is the oldest choir school of its kind in North America. Each year, some 250 students, aged 6 to 17, follow a comprehensive music curriculum in addition to their regular studies. They perform regularly in professional concerts and every two years a smaller group of young choristers goes on tour, performing in prestigious venues such as Westminster Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica. This year’s tour is to Canada’s West Coast, notably Vancouver and Victoria, and as in other years, organist Marc D’Anjou is their accompanist. They will sing a variety of sacred and secular music, and Marc D’Anjou will also perform works for solo organ.
Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by RCCO Vancouver Centre vice-president and education officer Michael Dirk.