Maine is home to not only the famous and grand Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, but to other impressive historic pipe organs and also new organs crafted by local experts. Acclaimed organists also hail from Maine. We learn about the history and mechanics of pipe organs and organ music, and hear why this instrument is so unique in its sound and versatility. This show is part of our Passions & Pastimes series.
Panelists:
James Kennerley, concert organist, conductor, composer, vocalist; Municipal Organist, Kotzschmar Organ
David Wallace, senior partner, David E. Wallace & Company Pipe Organ Builders
Nick Wallace, junior partner, David E. Wallace & Company Pipe Organ Builders
VIP Callers:
Harold Stover, concert organist who has performed internationally for five decades; educator; retired church organist
Shireen Shahawy & granddaughter Thea, organ music enthusiasts; Shireen is past executive director of Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ
Kevin Birch, director of music, St. John’s Catholic Church in Bangor, and director, St. John’s Organ Society; music faculty teaching organ and harpsichord, University of Maine
Katelyn Emerson, organist and educator; PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge; originally from Maine
Sarah Tuttle, Maine Public Classical Music Host and Producer
Resources:
Fiddles & Pipes performance - featuring James Kennerly on the Kotzschmar Organ as well as Maine Public Classical host and vocalist Sarah Tuttle
The summer organ concert schedule at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston
Also, the Basilica live streams and archives organ concerts
