Basilica of St. Mary concerts

The Basilica of St. Mary, the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota, is hosting a yearlong celebration of the 65th anniversary of the dedication of its “Centennial Organ,” Wicks Organ Company Opus 3047. The initial program, October 15, featured organists Kim Kasling, Christopher Stroh, and Robert Vickery playing works from the inaugural recital by Mario Salvador, October 15, 1950.

Upcoming events:

November 8, Three Chorales of César Franck, commemorating the 125th anniversary of Franck’s death;
April 15, 2016, organ and choral works by Maurice Duruflé;
October 15, 2016, Basilica Cathedral Choir and Brass under the direction of Teri Larson and basilica organist Christopher Stroh.

For information: www.mary.org.

Photo credit: Scott Shepherd

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65th Organ Dedication Anniversary Concert Series

Host Facility
The Basilica of Saint Mary
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Time
8:00pm
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The Basilica of Saint Mary, Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul-Minneapolis, will host a year-long series of organ concerts and events to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the dedication of its "Centennial" organ. The series begins 15 October 2015 and runs through 15 October 2016. The Basilica's "Centennial" organ is so-named due its coincidental inauguration during the centennial of the foudning of the Saint Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese.

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