[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] Concert review: Organist accompanies ‘Phantom’ with scary, silly score Tom Trenney played along with the 1925 film on the Kotzschmar Organ. “…[Tom] Trenney is a fine player, and his score was more than an extended version of “Name That Tune.” While he was unabashedly (and successfully) playing for laughs some of the time, … Read more
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] Ray Cornils 12 Highlights from his work in Maine Sabbatical Study with Dame Gillian Weir Dame Gillian Constance Weir is heralded as one of the most exceptional organists in the world. She has performed in countless international tours, is given credit for popularizing the music of Messiaen, and has been awarded numerous … Read more
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] Ray Cornils 12 Highlights from his work in Maine Ray Cornils and the Portland Symphony Orchestra Outside of its sacred origins, the pipe organ has come to serve many functions for secular music. One in particular was born out of economics. Before audio recordings existed, the only way one could hear the … Read more
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] Portland’s new municipal organist ready to break barriers “The trick,” James Kennerley said, “is to break down the barriers that make some people think organ music is for elites or organ music is boring.” In taking up his duties, [James] Kennerley said, “We need to make (the Kotzschmar) accessible and enjoyable to … Read more
