An intensive, on-sight introduction to the tradition and performance of French pipe organ music from the 17th century to the present. Integral to the performance and understanding of this music is visiting France to hear and play the historic organs that influenced French organ composers through the centuries. Hearing organs in their liturgical context, hearing the language and getting to know French musicians and the culture can also inform understanding and performing this genre of music.
Wednesday, January 18
Sarah Bieber Handbell Soloist - Be Still, My Soul Arr. Christine Anderson
I am a member of the ACP and of the Monday evening bell choir, The Celebration Ringers. I had to work in the library during most of the January 15th service, but I slipped up to the sanctuary and stood next to the large column near Fred; I arrived just in time to hear your beautiful performance. It was very moving. Fred always tells us that bell ringing has to look easy, and you succeeded in doing that. But we know that ringing requires great coordination and fine musicality, and that it is not easy at all. On Monday evening, we all commented on your expressive phrasing. I really love "Be Still my Soul" and I thank you for playing it for us, and for posting your performance on YouTube where I can listen to it again and share it with my husband, who had gone to the earlier service that day. Brava, Sarah!
I am a member of the ACP and of the Monday evening bell choir, The Celebration Ringers. I had to work in the library during most of the January 15th service, but I slipped up to the sanctuary and stood next to the large column near Fred; I arrived just in time to hear your beautiful performance. It was very moving. Fred always tells us that bell ringing has to look easy, and you succeeded in doing that. But we know that ringing requires great coordination and fine musicality, and that it is not easy at all. On Monday evening, we all commented on your expressive phrasing.
ReplyDeleteI really love "Be Still my Soul" and I thank you for playing it for us, and for posting your performance on YouTube where I can listen to it again and share it with my husband, who had gone to the earlier service that day. Brava, Sarah!