Upcoming Organ Events
In this blog we are happy to Spread the Word!!! – as we are just as passionate about pipe organs as these beautiful people are:
Wednesday 31st July, 12:15pm – St Andrew’s on The Terrace
Recorder Quartet ‘Dulcis Tibia’
Concert at St Andrew’s on the Terrace by ‘Dulcis Tibia’. The programme will include music from the Renaissance, including Marini, Monteverdi, some gems by J.S. Bach, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and some favourite tunes from the 20th century.
Donations are welcome. Click here for their poster.
Wednesday 7th August, 12.15pm – Pathways Presbyterian Church Palmerston North
Organ Power No 153
Roy Tankersley plays Handel, Walford-Davies, Bach, Elgar, Gigout, Verdi
Friday 9th August, 12:45pm – Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
TGIF Concert: Complete Keyboard Works of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
A series of 10 recitals throughout 2024
Michael Stewart – organ
Suggested donation $10.
Saturday 17th August, 3pm. St James’ Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Paul Rosoman presents – “Finding The Right Colour – A Workshop”
Come along to a fascinating session about registrations and the rationales behind them.
This event is hosted by Wellington Organists Association.
Free admission. Donations towards costs are appreciated. Cash only please. No Eftpos facility.
Sunday 1st September – Special event for Friends of the Town Hall Organ – Details TBA
Friday 13th September, 12:45pm – Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
TGIF Concert: Complete Keyboard Works of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
A series of 10 recitals throughout 2024
Michael Stewart – organ
Suggested donation $10
Wednesday 9th October, 12.15pm – Pathways Presbyterian Church Palmerston North
Organ Power No 154
Roy Tankersley plays Handel, Fauré, Bach, Lefébure-Wely, Elgar, Gigout, Verdi
Saturday 19th October, 3:00pm – St Andrew’s on The Terrace
Martin Setchell, guest artist for WOA Organ Recital
Free admission. Donations towards costs appreciated. Cash only please, no Eftpos facility.
Friday 1st November, 12:45pm – Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
TGIF Concert: Complete Keyboard Works of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
A series of 10 recitals throughout 2024
Michael Stewart – organ
Suggested donation $10.
Sunday 17th November – Martin Setchell, Organ & Thomas Eaves, Trumpet.
Auckland Town Hall Organ – Watch Moshtix.co.nz for ticket details
Friday 29th November, 12:45pm – Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
TGIF Concert: Complete Keyboard Works of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
A series of 10 recitals throughout 2024
Michael Stewart – organ
Suggested donation $10
Wednesday 11th December, 12.15pm – Pathways Presbyterian Church Palmerston North
Organ Power No 155
Roy Tankersley plays Langlais, Messiaen, Rawsthorne, Handel
Our Book is Available for Purchase
More than a Pipe Dream
This book pays homage to the highly skilled individuals in the South Island Organ Company who have dedicated so much of their lives to designing, building and restoring pipe organs, highly complex musical instruments as they are. It unveils an impressive amount of detail about this unique company's development, achievements and adventures, including secrets of the instruments construction and the art of restoration, all of which is presented in a highly readable manner so that you will never feel overwhelmed by technical jargon.
This book is the work of multi-award-winning writer Jill Worrall.
$99.99 plus postage & handling fee.
Here are some comments:
- "Thrilled to have the book arrive today. What a gorgeous production it is and how poignant the earthquake stories and images. Thank you and I will enjoy it in greater detail as the days go by". - Tim McWhannell
- "The book has arrived....amidst the busy day, I just had to have a quick flip through. I am absolutely gobsmacked! What a magnificent publication -accolades all round!
You have exceeded! I am wordless, and speechless!
Bravo!" - Roy Tankersley - "The book arrived today! Excellent publication" - Alan Edwards
- To John: "I enjoyed the book...indeed more than a pipe dream, that's for sure. From it I can see you've had a remarkable and interesting career amongst some great talented craftsmen and artisans and have formed a great company in SIOC which you must be proud of. The tragedy of the losses SIOC suffered with the deaths of your men following the earthquakes is so sad and I am sure is a deep loss to you and Val personally. But what an outstanding first 50 years" - Craig Maclean & family
- "My copy has arrived. It is superb!! Many thanks to Val and John, and to all those who had input into its publication" - Robert Cleaver