Organ Events
Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ EventsThe Kimmel Center celebrates the awe-inspiring power of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ with a diverse line-up of virtuosi.
John Weaver
Sat, Apr 21, 3pm
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Weaver's innovative program includes both original and popular compositions. Weaver's former students Alan Morrison, Ken Cowan, Diane Belcher, and Chelsea Chen take the stage to honor their teacher and mentor.
Program:
Performed by Diane Meredith Belcher:
J.S. BACH: Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552
Performed by Ken Cowan:
REGER: Chorale-Fantasy, Wie schön leuchtet der
Morgenstern, Op. 40, No. 1
Performed by Chelsea Chen:
WEAVER: Toccata (1957)
GERSHWIN: I Got Rhythm (Arr. Roderick Gorby)
PROKOFIEV: 'Allegro con brio' from Violin Sonata No. 2, with Lewis Wong, violin (trans. Chen)
Performed by Alan Morrison:
DURUFLÉ: Scherzo, Op. 2
WEAVER: 'Sine Nomine' from Variations on Three Hymn Tunes (1994)
Performed by John and Marianne Weaver:
WEAVER: Pastorale for Flute and Organ (2001)
FRANCK: Choral No. 1 in E Major
This program will be performed without an intermission.
Come early for a 2:15pm onstage conversation with John Weaver, moderated by Michael Barone of American Public Media’s Pipedreams.
> John Weaver on concertorganists.com
Sat, June 9 | Verizon Hall
Save the date, and stay tuned for details!
Organ Preludes and Postludes
An organ postlude, performed by Bryan Anderson, will immediately follow the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields featuring Josh Bell (Director and Violin) concert on Monday, April 16.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra's season highlights The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in the following concerts:
Charles Dutoit
May 4 & 5, 8pm
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Program:
MOZART: Symphony No. 31 ("Paris")
SAINT-SAENS: Violin Concerto No. 3
DEBUSSY: Symphonic Fragments from The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
SCRIABIN: The Poem of Ecstasy
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All programs and artists subject to change.
