The New York City AGO chapter has announced that Stephen Tharp will receive the 2011 International Performer of the Year Award.
Tharp has enjoyed an international career as a concert organist and recording artist for many years. In 2007, he was appointed Artist-in-Residence at historic Grace Church on Broadway, following music positions that included Brick Presbyterian, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and St. Bartholomew’s.
As the eighteenth recipient of the award, Tharp becomes an Honorary Member of the chapter and will be invited to present a recital during the 2011–12 season.
Having played 36 solo international tours and over 1,300 concerts worldwide, Stephen Tharp is one of the most traveled concert organists of his generation.
For information: stephentharp.com/live/.
