Continuing Education Workshop: An Introduction to Organ
- Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
In the early 1700s no one knew more about the pipe organ than the teenage Johann Sebastian Bach. As a small boy he was often to be found helping in the construction of pipe organs. When the citizens of Arnstadt, Germany lost their church to a fire, and when the church was subsequently rebuilt, the 18 year old Bach was paid to inspect the new pipe organ. He then gave the inaugural organ recital, and was promptly hired by the church authorities to be the organist.
Have you ever heard a pipe organ described as The King of the Instruments? It is a marvel of 17th century engineering and technology that persists to this day (albeit with some more modern additions!) Join organist Syd Birrell for an evening workshop, where Syd will first explain the inner workings of the mighty Casavant Organ of Murray St Baptist Church, followed by a summary of J. S. Bach's early career.
Syd will perform several of the young Bach's exciting organ masterpieces, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (BWV 565), The Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor (BWV 582), and the Gigue Fugue (BWV 577).
Follow the link to register: https://trentucontinuinged.corsizio.com/c/63288fdf4ab8bc44d0bab3f0
Students, staff, and faculty can recieve a 20% discount using the code 'FALL20'
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, please contact continuingeducation@trentu.ca
Posted on October 20, 2022