San Francisco AGO 2024 (V) – For Concerts and Congregations #2615
. . . recital repertoire and service music recorded for the American Guild of Organists.
Hour 1
FRANZ LISZT: Prelude & Fugue on B-A-C-H –Dong-Ill Shin (2010 Letourneau/Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland) PD Archive (r. 7/1/24)
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture –Ken Cowan (1928 Skinner/Trinity & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, San Francisco) PD Archive (r. 7/2/24)
QI ZHANG: Symphony in a Teapot –Weicheng Zhao (1960 Aeolian Skinner/St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, San Francisco) PD Archive (r. 7/4/24)
LAYMON T. HUNTER: I was glad. ARTHUR MESSITER: Hymn, Marion (Rejoice, ye pure in heart). ERLAND HILDEN: Toccata, fr Organ Symphony No. 1 –Bay Area Inspirational Choir; Patrick Alston & Stephen Price (2012 Reuter/3rd Baptist Church, San Francisco) PD Archive (r. 7/4/24)
Filler - JESTER HAIRSTON: Amen (Dropbox 2024-07-04, Worship 3rd Baptist, 12 Hairston)
Hour 2
WILLIAM BYRD: The Bells –Susan Jane Matthews (1934-1952 Aeolian-Skinner/Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA) Gothic 49304
JEAN LANGLAIS: 3 Pieces (Chant héroique – Chant de paix – Chant de joie), fr Neuf Pieces –Faythe Freese (1934-1952 Aeolian-Skinner/Grace Cathedral, San Francisco) PD Archive (r. 7/1/24)
CHARLES OSBORNE: Smachti b’omrim li/I rejoiced. JOHN KARL HIRTEN: Hinei mah tov/How good and pleasanat it is. EDUARD BIRNBAUM: Hashkiveinu/Lay us down to sleep in peace. DARIUS MILHAUD: K’dusha/Let us sanctify, fr Sacred Service. ALEX BERKO: Mi Sheberiach/May the source of strength. JULIUS FREUDENTHAL: Ein Kaloheinu/There is none like our God. FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Allegro assai vivace (iv.), fr Sonata in F, Op. 65, no. 1 –Sherith Israel Choir/Jonathan Dimmock; Simon Barrad, cantorial soloist; David Higgs (1905 Los Angeles Art Organ Company/Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco) PD Archive (r. 6/30/24)
Filler - LANGLAIS: Chant de joie (see above)
These in-performance recordings were made with the support and cooperation of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild of Organist. Thanks to audio engineers Christian Amonson and Matt Gender.
The next AGO National Convention will take place in Saint Louis, Missouri (July 4-10, 2026), and you’re invited!
PIPEDREAMS is supported in loving memory of Lucinda and Wesley Dudley by their family, with additional support from Walter McCarthy, Clara Ueland, and the Greystone Foundation, from Ed and Wanda Eichler, and from Foley-Baker, Inc. of Tollund, CT and Paul Fritts & Company, Organ Builders of Tacoma, WA, members of APOBA, the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, a collaborative of designers, creators, and maintainers of pipe organs found in religious and educational institutions, concert halls, and residences throughout the United States and beyond. An APOBA resource guide and member prospectus is available at APOBA.COM.
