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Kansas State University presents conference celebrating Austin Op. 2352 (1961) Nov. 4

October 19, 2011
THE DIAPASON

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, presents a one-day organ conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Austin organ (Op. 2352, 1961) on November 4 in All Faiths Chapel. T



The schedule includes two lectures by Eric Johnson of Quimby Pipe Organs on James Jamison, the organ’s tonal designer.



David Pickering will give a lecture detailing the history of the Austin organ in All Faiths Chapel, and will play a recital, including the premiere of Symphony No. 2 by Daniel Gawthrop. Gawthrop will also present a masterclass on his organ music and serve on a panel with Pickering entitled “Commissioning New Music—the Hows, the Whys, the Mysteries, and the Miracles.”



For information: 785/532-3830, http://www.ksu.edu/music/keyboard.