Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Organ Events

2011/2012 Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Series
The 2011/12 Organ series celebrates the awe-inspiring power of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ with a diverse line-up of virtuosi. From expert and expressive solo recitals to the exuberant sounds of the Canadian Brass, the series is packed with programs that will delight organ enthusiasts and families alike.

Come early to each concert for a 2:15pm onstage conversation with our featured guest artist, moderated by Michael Barone of American Public Media’s Pipedreams.



Jeffrey Brillhart
Jeffrey Brillhart with the Canadian Brass
Sat, Mar 10, 3pm

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The Canadian Brass is joined by local organist Jeffrey Brillhart for an afternoon guaranteed to thrill both families and organ enthusiasts!

> www.jeffreybrillhart.com




John Weaver
John Weaver
Sat, Apr 21, 3pm

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Weaver's innovative program includes both original and popular compositions. Weaver's former students Alan Morrison, Ken Cowan, Diane Belcher, and Chelsea Chen take the stage to honor their teacher and mentor.

> John Weaver on concertorganists.com



Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Sat, June 9 | Verizon Hall
Save the date, and stay tuned for details!

Organ Preludes and Postludes
Throughout the Kimmel Center Presents season, local organists will perform mini-recitals before and after select events in Verizon Hall. Details to follow, so please stay tuned.





The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra's season highlights The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in the following concerts:


Nikolaï Lugansky
Rachmaninoff Second Concerto
Feb 17 & 18, 8pm

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Program:
HINDEMITH: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2


Charles Dutoit
The Lure of Paris
May 4 & 5, 8pm

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Program:
MOZART: Symphony No. 31 ("Paris")
SAINT-SAENS: Violin Concerto No. 3
DEBUSSY: Symphonic Fragments from The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
SCRIABIN: The Poem of Ecstasy



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All programs and artists subject to change.