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August 2008
2008 SYDNEY ORGAN COMPETITION
Open Section
St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta
2.15pm
Adjudicator: Thomas Trotter*
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ST STEPHEN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
211 Mowbray Road, Chatswood
$5/$2
Hill Norman and Beard 1929/1968 3/24
Enquiries: 02 9415 1727
First Sundays at 3pm - 4pm with Afternoon Tea
David Kinsela
BLEAKNESS TO BLISS
DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE (1637-1707)
1 Passacaglia in d 161
2 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt Through Adam’s fall all is corrupt
hymn / 183
3 Canzonetta in A minor 225
4 Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ I cry to you, Lord Jesus Christ
hymn / 196
5 Praeludium in G major ‘Joy’ 162 (no pedal)
— Pause —
6 Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott Take from us, boss of all there is
hymn / 207 (4 verses;)
7 Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ I cry to you, Lord Jesus Christ
(hymn only)
8 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ Praiséd be you, Jesus Christ hymn /
189
9 Praeludium in E ‘St Anne Dance’ 141
N.B. Identification numbers signify ‘BuxWV’ Buxtehude Werke
Verzeichnis (1974)
Hymn harmonisations by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
2pm Orion Centre, Campsie
Theatre Organ Society
Wurlitzer - 155 Beamish Street, Campsie
Ken Double - USA in Concert $25 / $22
If you have never been to a TOSA Concert, you may apply for a free ticket in advance by mail to the Secretary, 18 Acres Road, Kellyville 2155. Please enclose a self addressed envelope.
4 Mon
5 Tue
GREAT HALL SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Parramatta Road, Free Admission
Von Beckerath 1972 M 3/53
Enquiries 02 4758 6067
6.00pm - Thomas Trotter - Birmingham City Organist
6 Wed
1.15pm - 1.45pm St James', King St lunchtime recital More info Donation
7 Thu
8 Fri
1.10pm - 1.40pm St Andrew's Cathedral lunchtime recital More info Donation
9 Sat
5.00pm - 6.00pm 2MBS-FM Organ Music Society Radio Program 102.5MHz Program details
10 Sun
11 Mon
12 Tue
13 Wed
1.15pm - 1.45pm St James', King St lunchtime recital More info Donation - Sarah Kim (Paris Conservatoire)
14 Thu
11am St Luke's, Stanmore Rd, Enmore Wordsworth & Maskell 1883 M 2/11
A pleasant morning with friends gathering for morning tea, followed by a recital at 11.30am and lunch (RSVP) at 12 noon.
Enquiries: 02 9519 7428
15 Fri
1.10pm - 1.40pm St Andrew's Cathedral lunchtime recital More info Donation
16 Sat
6.30pm - 7.30pm 2MBS-FM Organ Music Society Radio Program 102.5MHz Theatre Organ Program details
17 Sun
18 Mon
19 Tue
20 Wed
1.15pm - 1.45pm St James', King St lunchtime recital More info Donation
Andrej Kouznetsov - organ
21 Thu
22 Fri
1.10pm - 1.40pm St Andrew's Cathedral lunchtime recital More info Donation
23 Sat
24 Sun
THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY
Enquiries 02 9629 2257
$25/$22 (Children under 15 are free)
2pm at Marrickville Town Hall
Richard Hill (UK)
If you have never been to a TOSA concert, you may apply for a free ticket by mail to the Secretary 18 Acres Road Kellyville 2155. Please enclose a self addressed envelope.
25 Mon
26 Tue
Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Verbrugghen Hall
1.10pm Lunchbreak Organ Recital
Sarah Kim (Paris) performs works by Bach, Franck, Messiaen and Prokofiev.
Admission free. Duration: 40mins
5.30 - 7.30pm Master Class with Sarah Kim
Students of Sydney Conservatorium Organ Studies Unit receive some expert guidance from Sarah Kim on the interpretation of French organ repertoire.
Open to the public. Admission free.
During her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium, Sarah held organ scholarships at Sydney University, St James' Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney and St Paul's College, Sydney University. She gained invaluable experience giving recitals at major venues in Sydney and accompanying various choirs and orchestras, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Chamber Choir, and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. As continuo organist for the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' 'Immortal Bach' series, Sarah featured in many ABC direct broadcasts. She also made broadcast recordings with ABC Classic-FM and 2MBS-FM.
Sarah has maintained her interest in choral and ensemble accompaniment by playing for services at St Michael's Anglican Church, the American Church in Paris and deputising on the Cavaillé-Coll organ in Colombes. She also featured as continuo organist for the "Ensemble Orchestral de Paris" in their Bach and Mozart concerts."
1.15pm - 1.45pm St James', King St lunchtime recital More info Donation
28 Thu
6.30pm Sydney Grammar School
Five of Sydney Grammar's organ students will present a concert on the Mander organ in Big School at 6.30pm on the evening of Thursday, August 28th at 6.30pm.
The programme will include music by Langlais, Preston, Pachelbel, JS Bach, Leighton, Mendelssohn and Brahms.
Admission is free.
Enquiries 9332 5886
29 Fri
1.10pm - 1.40pm St Andrew's Cathedral lunchtime recital More info Donation
7.30pm All Saints Anglican Church, Hunters Hill
National Trust Talk and Centenary Organ/Piano recital of Edward McDowell (d. 1908)
$20 / $15 + Supper Enquiries: 02 9817 2167
30 Sat
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Day
"Meet the Organ"
A warm invitation is extended to students of pipe organ and piano in school Years 11 and 12 (minimum standard: AMEB 5th grade) to have a play on the 3-manual Verbrugghen Hall organ and to receive some tips on performance practice from the head of the Conservatorium's Organ Studies Unit, Philip Swanton. You can also talk informally to staff and current students about the many course options on offer at the Con.
When: Saturday, 30 August 2008
Time: 11.00 a.m. ñ 11.50 a.m.
Venue: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Cost: Free
Bring: Organ shoes and a piece or two to play!
Enquiries:9351 1235 or 0411 441 167
Email: p.swanton@usyd.edu.au
Web: http://www.live.usyd.edu.au
31 Sun
7.30 pm All Saints Anglican Church, Ambrose St, Hunters HillNational Trust Talk - Centenary Organ/Piano Recital of Edward McDowell (d. 1908)
$20/$15 Supper provided - 02 9817 2167