Organ Festival Canada | Hamilton 2021: David Simon (on-demand until 9/30/2021)
$12.41-$205.24
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Herbert Howells — Rhapsody in C-sharp minor Op. 17 No. 3
David Simon — Selected works
David Simon, organ
Herbert Howells – Rhapsody in D-flat major, Op. 17, No. 1
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arr. David Simon – "I. Andante – Allegro con anima – Molto più tranquillo " from Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Herbert Howells – Rhapsody in C-sharp minor, Op. 17, No. 3
David Simon won the 2019 National Organ Playing Competition, and will demonstrate his terrific technique in this challenging, emotional and dramatic programme, performed on a vintage Casavant with a rich variety of colours, including some modern upgrades.
Performed at Basilica of Our Lady, Guelph, ON, Canada.
About the Festival: Welcome to Organ Festival Canada: Hamilton 2021, the first virtual RCCO festival. Although this format is new to all of us, you will find that it includes many of the experiences we have all enjoyed at in-person festivals. Additionally, we are very pleased to offer an international flavour with performances from New York, Houston, and Cambridge, as well as Coventry and St. Albans Cathedrals. Our dynamic programme features world-class organists, award-winning choirs, engaging clinicians, and chances to socialize with your colleagues. There are also exciting opportunities for you to become directly involved in the festival – visit the Get Involved page (https://rccofestival2021.ca/getinvolved/) for details. We hope you will join us for this celebration of fine organ and choral music.
Visit https://rccofestival2021.ca/programme/ to view our programme, which includes the National Organ Playing Competition, lecture recitals, masterclasses, and performances from world class performers such as David Enlow, Rachel Laurin, the Ottawa Bach Choir, and more.
Each day will feature around 3 hours of programming, divided into 2 sessions, beginning at 1 pm Eastern / 10am Pacific, with the second session starting at 4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific.
Attendees will receive a unique link via email, allowing access to the event until September 30, 2021.
Tickets: Individual concerts $15 CAD / $12.41 USD; Single Day Registration $60 CAN / $49.65; Full Festival $248 CAD / $205.24 USD