The Church of the Ascension, New York City, presents inaugural events to celebrate the installation of its new organ by Pascal Quoirin (95 stops, 111 ranks, 6,195 pipes, two consoles).
The core instrument is played by a three-manual tracker action console, and includes all the resources necessary for French Classical repertoire as well as stops intended for German Baroque music; a second console, with four manuals and electric action, controls the classical core and includes many other stops needed for symphonic repertoire.
The schedule: May 1, 4 pm, service of dedication (Dennis Keene, organist and choirmaster); 5/5 (8 pm), dedicatory recital by Jon Gillock; 5/11 (8 pm), Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra; 5/26 (8 pm), Francis Chapelet; June 8 (8 pm), Voices of Ascension; 6/16 (8 pm), Christoph Bossert.
The first annual organ academy takes place June 20–25. Dennis Keene will coach students in French Baroque repertoire, and Jon Gillock will teach French repertoire from the 19th and 20th centuries. For information: 212/358-7060; www.voicesofascension.org.
