January 23, 2009
THE DIAPASON
Charles Huddleston Heaton celebrated his 80th birthday, which occurred on November 1, by playing a recital at Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, on October 31, beginning at 11 pm; by the time of its conclusion, he had reached his milestone birthday. Since coming to Pittsburgh in 1972, Heaton has played 15 or so of these midnight recitals, an idea gleaned from the late Calvin Hampton.
Dr. Heaton served as organist/director at East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh from 1972–93. Following his retirement in 1993 he was organist in residence at Trinity Cathedral for six years, and has held interim positions at Calvary Episcopal Church and Oakmont Presbyterian Church. He is a frequent contributor of reviews to The Diapason.
