Inaugural Concert
A Celebration of Festive Music and Hymns
Sunday, October 7, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the premiere of our new series! This will be an
exciting
evening of great music and celebration! Performing will be the
First
Presbyterian Choir, Dr. Brian Pfoltner, conductor, and featuring
Dr.
Charles Ore at the organ. Joining them for this inaugural event
will be
the Concordia Chamber Choir, Dr. Kurt von Kampen, conductor, as
well as festive brass and percussion. A variety of joyous and
inspiring
music will be performed, including works by both Brian Pfoltner
and
Charles Ore.
Come and be a part of our opening night!
Ronald and Avis Romm
Trumpet & Piano Duo
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Ever heard the Canadian Brass?!? If so, chances are you have
heard
Ronald Romm. He is a founding and former member of the world
famous Canadian Brass Quintet, charming audiences with them for
30 years. Now retired from the CBQ, Ronald and his wife Avis
tour the
world sharing their musical gifts. This will be a night to
remember,
as we welcome truly world-class performers to our series. As you
would expect from a former member of the Canadian Brass, this
will be
a program sure to have you spellbound, entertained, and
delighted.
You will not want to miss this one!
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Martin Jean, Organ
Sunday, January 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Co-Sponsored by Lincoln Organ Showcase
Martin Jean has risen to the highest ranks of the world’s
concert
organists and is recognized widely as a brilliant, warmly
communicative
artist and readily appealing personality. Having won two of the
world’s most prestigious organ competitions, he has proven
himself
among the world’s finest organists. Currently Professor of Organ
at
the Yale School of Music and Director of the Yale Institute of
Sacred
Music, Dr. Jean will be here to take the chill off our cold
Nebraska
winter and warm our hearts with the wonderful Reuter organ at
First
Presbyterian.
See how exciting organ playing can be!
The Seven Last Words of Christ
A Sacred Cantata by Théodore Dubois
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring the First Presbyterian Choir,
guest soloists and instrumentalists
Conducted by Dr. Brian Pfoltner
This emotional work by Dubois has always been a favorite with
audiences. Hear it now with the fresh sounds of a new
arrangement
for winds and organ by Brian Pfoltner. Dubois’ setting of the
traditional seven last words from the cross takes on added
impact
when done so close to the events of holy week.
Don’t miss this moving and powerful finale to our first season!
