2018-2019 Pre-Concert Talks

Chelsea Chen, August 7, 2018

Chelsea Chen pre-concert talk at 6:30pm in Merrill Auditorium. Concert starts at 7:30pm.

Posted by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Nathan Avakian, August 14, 2018

Posted by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ on Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Walt Strony, August 21, 2018

Walter Strony pre-concert talk

Posted by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ on Tuesday, August 21, 2018

James Kennerley, August 28, 2018

James Kennerley pre-concert talk.

Posted by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ on Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Jean-Willy Kunz Jazz Quintet, September 26, 2018

Impressions pre-concert talk.

Posted by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Founded in 1981, the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO), a non-profit organization, supports the Kotzschmar Organ. Each year the organization presents 16-18 concerts, engaging renowned organists and guest artists from around the world. FOKO is responsible for the care and maintenance of the organ and provides funds to produce and promote concerts, maintain, repair and enhance the organ, sponsor lectures and organ demonstrations and tours and supports a growing education program to bring awareness and understanding of this musical gem of Portland.