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St. John's Organ Society

Dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the historic Hook Opus #288 in Bangor, Maine

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Resources of Interest to Organ Aficionados

Pipedreams – From American Public Media

Pipedreams Profile of the Hook Opus 288

Organ Historical Society

Organ Clearing House

Welcome to The Osiris Archive & The Diapason Index

Encyclopedia of Organ Stops

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St. John's Organ Society

3 weeks ago

St. John's Organ Society
Meet James Kennerley, our featured performer for Bach's (belated) 338th birthday concert on April 1st, 4 p.m. at St. Francis by the Sea!Get tickets: bit.ly/3ZHZzwDMulti-faceted musician, James Kennerley, is a conductor, keyboardist, singer, and composer whose performances are known for their illustrious flair and thrilling virtuosity, subtlety and finesse. Mr. Kennerley was appointed the Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine in 2017. Since September 2019 he has been Director of Music at Saint Paul’s Church and Choir School in Harvard Square, Cambridge MA, directing the choir of boy choristers and professional men. Mr. Kennerley has given solo harpsichord concerts throughout the United States and Europe to great acclaim. A longtime member of NYC-based early music ensemble, Sonnambula, Mr. Kennerley is also a member of New Vintage Baroque, a cutting-edge ensemble dedicated to the performance of early music and contemporary repertoire. A prize-winning composer, he specializes in music for organ and choral ensembles, and in works that incorporate historic instruments. Lauded as an “excellent, true-toned tenor” by New Yorker critic Alex Ross, Mr. Kennerley has performed with many groups, including the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, TENET, and the Clarion Music Society. A native of the United Kingdom, Mr. Kennerley holds degrees from Cambridge University and The Juilliard School. He holds the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists diploma. As Organ Scholar of Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London, he had the honor of performing in the presence of Queen Elizabeth on several occasions.Read his full bio on our website: bluehillbach.orgPhoto credit: Matt Murphy ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Our friends in Blue Hill are celebrating Bach's birthday! ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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St. John's Organ Society invites you to three evenings of music devoted to César Franck (1822-1890) and contemporaries - October 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm - at St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor, Maine. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the exquisitely lyrical music of César Franck on period instruments in the exceptional acoustics of St. John's Catholic Church. Franck's music has been described as “heavenly, serene, soulful, comforting….“ Come hear for yourself and invite a special friend! You will be transported back to the 19th century through the sounds of period instruments including E. & G.G. Hook's magnificent organ, Opus 288 and a Parisian Harmonium by Alexandre Père & Fils. Coincidentally, both instruments were built in 1860.Performers include Kevin Birch, Anatole Wieck, Carmen Peralta, Scott Burditt, Jonathan Moyer, and Dana Robinson. Admission is free.Donations will benefit St. John’s Organ Society. For more information, visit our website hookopus288.net/ ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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St. John's Organ Society Presents A Celebration of César Franck, Wednesday, October 12 - 6:45PM. Pre-Concert Demonstration of Alexandre Père et Fils Harmonium (Paris 1860) by Kevin Birch, Executive Director - St. John’s Organ Society. St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor, Maine.At 7:30pm, Dana Robinson, organ, will perform César Franck's Trois Pièces (1878) and related works for organ and harmoniumE. & G. G. Hook Organ, Opus 288 (1860) and Harmonium by Alexandre Père & Fils (1860) ... See MoreSee Less
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St. John's Organ Society Presents A Celebration of César Franck, Wednesday, October 12 - 6:45PM. Pre-Concert Demonstration of Alexandre Père et Fils Harmonium (Paris 1860) by Kevin Birch, Executive Director - St. John’s Organ Society. St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor, Maine.At 7:30pm, Dana Robinson, organ, will perform César Franck's Trois Pièces (1878) and related works for organ and harmoniumE. & G. G. Hook Organ, Opus 288 (1860) and Harmonium by Alexandre Père & Fils (1860) ... See MoreSee Less
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