The twelfth annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival takes place September 11–13 at the First Church of Christ, Wethersfield, Connecticut. The schedule includes a national competition and masterclass for young organists and a concert by Frederick Hohman, Wilma Jensen, and John Weaver on the church’s Austin organ (IV/62) Opus 2403. The concert, on Friday, September 11, will also feature the Festival Choir, conducted by ASOF co-founder David Spicer.
The competition takes place on Saturday, September 12. High school division finalists are Bryan Anderson of Stockbridge, Georgia; Clarence Chaisson of South Lancaster, Massachusetts; and Deniz Uz of Longwood, Florida. Young professional division finalists are Jonathan Hehn of South Bend, Indiana; Adam Pajan of New Haven, Connecticut; and Clayton Roberts of Houston, Texas.
On Sunday, September 13, all six finalists will provide music for the church’s worship services at 8, 9:15, and 11 am. From 1:30–3:30 pm, the finalists will participate in a masterclass with judges Hohman, Jensen, and Weaver, and all awards will be presented. For information: 860/529-1575 x209;
[email protected].
July 24, 2009
THE DIAPASON
