ORGAN FESTIVAL
"The King of Instruments"
June 12-19
The Geneva Music Ministry is promoting two opportunities in June to enjoy the beauty of this majestic instrument and the artistry of those who play it.
Friday, June 12, 7pm
Raphael Vogl Recital (@ Geneva)
Friday, June 19, 7pm
Jacob Gruss Recital (@ Geneva)
RAPHAEL VOGL RECITAL
Friday, June 12, 7-8pm
Geneva Sanctuary
Raphael Attila Vogl is a distinguished concert artist and the inaugural Artist in Residence at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York. He has performed as a soloist and collaborator at world-class venues like Carnegie Hall and the Berlin Philharmonic, working with renowned conductors such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Learn more about this talented artist at raphaelattilavogl.com.
Admission is FREE.
JACOB GRUSS RECITAL
Friday, June 19, 7-8pm
Geneva Sanctuary
Jacob Gruss is a graduate of The Juilliard School and a current student at Yale University, Jacob has already performed at iconic New York venues like Lincoln Center and served as the Organ Scholar at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more about this talented artist at jacobgruss.com.
Admission is FREE.
THE GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MEMORIAL ORGAN
When Geneva Presbyterian Church prepared its charter in 1965, the members determined that, when funds became available, there would be a fine pipe organ custom built to lead worship and serve the music ministry.
In 1977, members of Geneva watched as the visible pipes of the Memorial Organ were installed rank by rank, Sunday by Sunday. The first set of 40 ranks of pipes was installed on the chancel walls and behind the mesh curtain in the center of the chancel. Since then, dedicated gifts from members resulted in the addition of eight more ranks. In 1996, the organ was completed to the original tonal design of its present 53 ranks.
In 2003, a fundraising campaign led by Geneva members and then-organist Lynnette Ball McGee, raised $185,000 to renovate the pipe organ with a new four-manual console and digital technology. More than 65 sets of digital pipes were added to double the volume and types of sound the organ can produce. The digital sound can be heard through many speakers hidden in the church's sanctuary. A set of hooded festival trumpets completed the instrument. The organists are able to perform a variety of organ repertoire on the Memorial Organ.
THE GENEVA ORGAN FUND
The Geneva Organ Fund was created as a vehicle to raise money for the upkeep and expansion of the Geneva Memorial Organ. To introduce more people to the beauty of this magnificent instrument and the artistry of those who play it, the Fund is now also used to host recitals and concerts featuring local, national and international artists, and to assist with educational opportunities for the next generation of organists. For further information about the fund or the opportunities it provides, contact Geneva organist, Charlotte Hsieh at chsieh@genevapres.org. You may contribute to the organ fund below.