Organ Recitals on the Fisk, Op. 95

Todd Wilson/Roland E. Martin/ Eastman Organists Day/Women in Music with Barbara Harbach

Co-sponsored with the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

The Columbus Dispatch says of Mr. Wilson's ability, "It would be hard to imagine better playing."

PROGRAM
Dupre, arr. Farnam: Cortege et Litanie, Op. 19, No. 2
Vivaldi, arr. J.S. Bach: Concerto in D minor, BWV 596
David Conte: Soliloquy
Widor: Allegro vivace (Variations) from Symphonie V
Durufle: Scherzo, Op. 2
Reubke: Sonata on the 94th Psalm

A highlight of Mr. Wilson's program is the inclusion of music which is noted for demonstrating the power and essence of the organ by drawing on all of its resources, such as the variation movement from Widor's fifth organ symphony. Reubke's Sonata on the 94th Psalm, which includes an intense pedal technique, has been said to be the pinnacle of the Romantic period in organ literature. On most organs, it is virtually impossible for the audience to see the pedals. On the Fisk organ in Lippes Concert Hall, however, the audience members will be able to view Mr. Wilson's grand display of technique.

Mr. Wilson has won numerous competitions, including the Fort Wayne Competition, which encouraged him early on to expand his knowledge of the arts. He has, over the years, developed a keen interest in the art of improvisation, which has led to the inclusion of some of his improvisations in silent classical films.

As Director of Music at The Church of the Covenant in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Wilson is responsible for running a program of choirs and a concert series. He has developed many programs for students such as the Covenant Choir and the Guitar Choir. When not performing, Mr. Wilson is responsible as curator of the E.M. Skinner Organ in Severance Hall, which is the home of the Cleveland Orchestra.

"Wilson is not only a virtuoso performer and respected teacher. He is also a warm personality who engages the audience with spoken program notes and a sense of humor." —The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio)

Mr. Martin will present a holiday-themed program.

Originally the brainchild of UB Professor Emeritus David Fuller, this concert event showcases advanced students of the Eastman School of Music's very prestigious organ studio and gives these musicians the opportunity to perform on the spectacular Fisk organ housed in Lippes Concert Hall. This performance offers wonderful organ music played by very talented up-and-coming young organists!

Extraordinary organ students, from one of the most reputable organ studios in the country, performing on an exceptional instrument!

with organist Barbara Harbach and members of the American Guild of Organists.

Co-sponsored with the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.