Zoom reception to the Grand Tour Concert, hosted by Chapter Dean, Dr. Beverly Howard. Meet Dr. Devon Howard, sip your fav beverage and munch on snacks as we visit with each other.

Emulating the historical “Grand Tours” of European art and culture, this virtual presentation will explore various organ soundscapes of distinctive regions. The recital will feature Southwestern Adventist University's 4 manual Hauptwerk organ loaded with a variety of pipe organ digital sample sets. This was brought to you as part of the Fort Worth American Guild of Organists Concert Series 2020. Concert program available here: https://www.devonhoward.org/event-details/the-grand-tour-1

"Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Anderson Raehann Bryce-Davis, mezzo soprano http://www.raehann.com Devon Howard, organ https://www.devonhoward.org Calvin Taylor, composer http://www.calvintaylormusic.org Featuring the 1903 Notre Dame de Metz Cavillé-Coll Hauptwerk sample set #organ #music #hauptwerk #nprmusic #blackoperasingers #cnn #bbc #bbcmusic #healing #blacklivesmatter #blm

Music starts at 03:10 - I recently discovered this new fugue by Nicholas Papadimitriou and was immediately struck not just by its relevance to current events, but especially by the quality of its composition. Papadimitriou has created a compelling romantic style fugue that explores the unique melody in creative and expert ways. I chose the 1903 Notre Dame de Metz Cavillé-Coll Hauptwerk sample set because the power and growl of the French Romantic reeds perfectly match my perception of this Covid-19 pandemic. Enjoy!

Music starts a 01:21 - Emma Lou Diemer’s Fiesta is an exciting and unique piece for organ which features latin rhythms and unique harmonies. This recording is done on a baroque french organ sample set and the organ’s unique colors further highlight the latin flavor and energy! #Noorlander custom #Hauptwerk console 1775 French Classical organ of the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in the town of Saint Maximin in Provence, France.

...be with you! #starwars #darthvader #jediknight #maythefourth #maytheforce #organ #music #Noorlander custom #Hauptwerk console 1903 Notre Dame de Metz Cavillé-Coll

Perhaps the best known composer for organ is Johann Sebastian Bach, and his Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is arguably the best known work to general audiences. Of equal fame is the main theme from Phantom of the Opera. As an organist these are the two most requested pieces I get. So in order to save time, and my sanity, here’s a mashup of both!

Although not a Psalm itself, the word Shalom appears repeatedly throughout the Psalms. It is often translated as peace but carries a much deeper meaning of completeness and reconciliation. I love the way this setting by Toon Hagen creates that concept in sound. #Noorlander custom #Hauptwerk console 1903 Notre Dame de Metz Cavillé-Coll