Dana Robinson & Paul Tegels, duo organists

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1 Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series Dana Robinson & Paul Tegels, duo organists Sunday, October 22, 2017, at 3pm Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center

2 Pacific Lutheran University School of Arts and Communication / Department of Music presents Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series Dana Robinson & Paul Tegels, duo organists Sunday, October 22, 2017, at 3pm Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center Welcome to Lagerquist Concert Hall. Please disable the audible signal on all watches, pagers and cellular phones for the duration of the concert. Use of cameras, recording equipment and all digital devices is not permitted in the concert hall. PROGRAM Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott... J. C. H. Rinck ( ) An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653b... J. S. Bach ( ) Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott... D. Buxtehude ( ) Serenade No. 6 ( Serenata Notturna ) KV W. A. Mozart ( ) Maestoso Menuetto and Trio Rondo Sechs Studien in kanonischer Form, op Robert Schumann ( ) I Nicht zu schnell (C Major) II Mit innigem Ausdruck (A Minor) III Andantino (E Major) IV Innig (Ab Major) V Nicht zu schnell (B Minor) VI Adagio (B Major) Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, op. 37, no. 3...Felix Mendelssohn ( ) Symphony No. 5 ( Reformation Symphony )... Mendelssohn Andante Andante con moto (Chorale: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) Allegro vivace Allegro maestoso

3 Program Notes In this year of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, we start and end this program with Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is our God), albeit in two very different settings. The opening setting is a short harmonized chorale by J. C. Rinck, with small interpolations between most of the phrases. Following this is a beautiful five part setting of the chorale An Wasserflüssen Babylon (By the Waters of Babylon) by J. S. Bach (or possibly by J. L. Krebs, Bach s student). The soprano voice has the melody, the four accompaniment voices are equally divided up between left hand and pedal. We conclude the first set with another setting of Ein feste Burg, this one by Dietrich Buxtehude, with a highly ornamented melody line. The rest of the program, except Mendelssohn s Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, are products of my sabbatical year ( ) which was spent in part by making arrangements for 4-hand organ. The year resulted in six arrangements, three of which are on this program. (More info about these arrangements can be found online at (click on Out on Eight Limbs ). The Serenade in D, KV. 239, by Mozart was written for a solo quartet of two violins, viola, and double bass; and a small string orchestra of Violin 1 and 2, viola, cello, and timpani. It is in three movements: Marcia, Menuetto, and Rondeau. The contrast of the two string ensembles lends itself very well to transcription for the organ by using two contrasting manuals, and is not unlike the baroque organ transcriptions of orchestral works (such as Bach writing transcriptions of Vivaldi s orchestral works). Robert Schumann wrote his Six Studien (canons) for the pedal piano, a somewhat obscure instrument, never very popular in any time period. It is (as the name suggests) a piano with a pedal board (the latter is normally associated with the organ). The pedals encompass at least 27 notes, sometimes more, and they could either pull down a corresponding note in the manual, or they could have their own independent set of strings. Schumann owned one of these instruments and was quite intrigued by it. This transcription for four hand organ is intended to be played on a three manual instrument. It allows for the canon to be played on two separate manuals, with the accompaniment on the remaining manual. The result is a much clearer canon, since those voices are now separate in sound color from everything else. In the original they are buried within all other voices on one sound (the piano!). Mendelssohn wrote the Fugue of the Prelude and Fugue in D Minor quite a bit earlier than the prelude. The prelude consists of chordal motives, separated by fast passage work, which get faster as the piece progresses, from 8 th notes, to triplets, to 16 th notes. The fugue is strict and follows the traditional norms, and is considerably shorter than the prelude. We continue immediately into the 4-hand arrangement of the last two movements of the Reformation Symphony, a beautiful and lyrical Andante, followed by the last movement which includes several incarnations of Ein feste Burg, ending with a simple harmonization on full organ, making a nice bookend with the opening selection of the program this afternoon. About the Artists Notes by Paul Tegels Dana Robinson, a native of Boston, is Associate Professor of Music (organ) at the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign. He has performed on some of the most significant modern and historic organs in the United States, and has presented recitals, master classes, and lectures for the Boston and River Valley chapters of the American Guild of Organists, the Round Lake Historical Society, Boston's First Night festival, Methuen Memorial Music Hall, the Old West Organ Society, Baroque Artists of Champaign, and the National Convention of the Organ Historical Society. He has also appeared with The Boston Cècelia, Baroque Artists of Champaign, and with Dutch organist Paul Tegels, with whom he gives frequent duet recitals. His performances are frequently featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, Pipedreams. An active church musician, Professor Robinson has served as organist and choir master of Trinity Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa, and as organist and director of music for the Center of Faith and Life at Luther College. Professor Robinson is presently organist of Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign. He has held teaching appointments at Central College of Iowa, and Luther College. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Professor Robinson won the Youth Concerts at Symphony Hall Concerto Competition, and First Prize in the Arthur Poister Competition. In 1988 he received the Frank Huntington Beebe Grant for study abroad. His principal teachers include George Faxon, Yuko Hayashi, Harald Vogel, and Delbert Disselhorst, and pianists Julius Chaloff and Kenneth Amada.

4 Paul Tegels, a native of the Netherlands, is Associate Professor of Music, and serves as University Organist at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy and his Master of Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Iowa, where he studied organ with Delores Bruch, and choral conducting with William Hatcher. Other degrees and awards include the Artist Diploma and the Master of Music Degree in organ performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston where he studied with Yuko Hayashi and William Porter. He is the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship from the Netherlands-America Commission for Educational Exchange. He holds the teaching and performance degrees from the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Arnhem, The Netherlands, where he studied organ with Bert Matter and harpsichord with Cees Rosenhart. He has done extensive research on the organ and harpsichord concertos of Franz Joseph Haydn, and has played the first American performance of the Haydn Organ Concerto in D, Hoboken XVIII-2, of which he has prepared a performance edition. He has made several 4-hand organ arrangements of orchestral and keyboard works, contained in a collection called Out on Eight Limbs (for more information about these works, go to and click on Out on Eight Limbs ). He is past dean of the Tacoma Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and is past president of the Westfield Center for Keyboard Studies. Prior to his appointment at PLU, he taught at Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS. Paul Tegels has performed extensively in solo and ensemble concerts in the United States, Europe, Japan, and New Zealand. He has performed at National Conventions of the Organ Historical Society, and has played some of the most significant organs in the US. As a lecturer, he has presented numerous programs at chapter meetings of the American Guild of Organists, and at other conventions. He also performs frequently in duet concerts with University of Illinois professor of organ, Dana Robinson. About the Organ Builder Since the founding of the company in 1979, Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders has built forty two instruments. The firm has devoted considerable time researching and practicing the techniques developed by the finest organ builders working in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Mexico, France and the United States with an emphasis on the so-called Golden Age period of organ building. Organ building during this period reached a very high level and sophistication, particularly when we study pipe making. Elegant speech combined with a full yet sweet and colorful tone captivates the listener. The research includes careful observations of the acoustical properties of the rooms in which they speak; a key aspect to consider as one evaluates the sound of an organ. These experiences, together with the collective expertise found within the workshop, contribute to each new project. The primary mission is to craft instruments that today s players and audiences will love and cherish. Recent work has reflected a desire to expand further the range of the instruments while maintaining high musical standards within a meaningful and useful style. For the most part, this involves building larger, more expansive projects with additional features that broaden the musical scope of the organs. The most recent installment was a seventy stop organ in the Basilica on the campus of The University of Notre Dame, Indiana. This is the firm s largest instrument to date with four manuals and a highly decorated case that includes a Rückpositive case cantilevered from the gallery rail similar to the organ here at PLU. Currently taking shape is a two manual organ with thirty four stops for the First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Indiana. There are currently seven craftsmen working with Paul in the workshop. All design work along with the construction of the thousands of components (except for the electric blowers, electronic pre-set systems and small hardware items) is done in-house. The establishment of the pipe shop in 1983 completed this vision for the company, enabling personalized attention to the most important parts of the organs. The workshop itself, located just ten blocks from PLU, features a beautiful timber-framed structure with sufficient height and space for the largest organs to be assembled. This contributes greatly to professional and efficient installations.

5 Disposition of the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Building Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma WA Built by Paul Fritts & Co Great Positive Swell Praestant (Gis) 16 Praestant (F) 8 Quintadena 16 Octave 8 Gedackt 8 Principal 8 Rohrflöte 8 Octave 4 Bourdon 8 Spielflöte 8 Rohrflöte 4 Viole de Gambe 8 Salicional 8 Octave 2 Voix Celeste (c ) 8 Octave 4 Waldflöte 2 Octave 4 Spitzflöte 4 Nasat 1 1/3 Koppelflöte 4 Quinte 2 2/3 Sesquialter II Nasard 2 2/3 Octave 2 Scharff IV-VII Gemshorn 2 Cornet V Fagott 16 Tierce 1 3/5 Mixture V-VII Trompete 8 Mixture V-VII Trompete 16 Dulcian 8 Trompete 8 Trompete 8 Hautbois 8 Baarpfeife 8 Voix Humaine 8 Schalmey 4 Pedal Subbaß 32 Praestant 16 Posaune 32 Subbaß 16 Octave 8 Posaune 16 Gedackt 8 Octave 4 Trompete 8 Nachthorn 2 Mixture V-VII Trompete 4 Cornett 2 Couplers: Positive/Great Key Action: Direct Mechanical, suspended Swell/Great Swell/Positive Manual compass: 58 notes (C-a ) Great/Pedal Positive/Pedal Pedal compass: 30 notes (C-f ) Swell/Pedal Temperament: Kellner Other: Tremulants Wind Stabilizer For pictures of the organ, please visit the organ builder s website at For more information about the organ, the organ program at PLU, and the Richard D. Moe Organ Series, please visit Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Building Pacific Lutheran University Yuko Sakiyama, Sunday, September 17, 2017, 3pm Dana Robinson & Paul Tegels, Sunday, October 22, 2017, 3pm Iain Quinn, Sunday, March 4, 2018, 3pm Gregory Peterson, Sunday, April 8, 2018, 3pm If you would like to be on the mailing list for these organ concerts and other organ related events at PLU, please send an to organ@plu.edu with the subject line Subscribe. You will receive a reminder with program and artist information before each concert.

6 Fall Events at Pacific Lutheran University ALL MUSIC EVENTS ARE IN MARY BAKER RUSSELL MUSIC CENTER, LAGERQUIST CONCERT HALL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SEPTEMBER 7 Thursday, 3:40pm The Fourth Wall Ensemble Interactive Hybrid Arts Workshop 8 Friday, 3:40pm Artist Series: The Fourth Wall Ensemble 16 Saturday, 5:30pm Artist Series: Erik Steighner, Saxophone and Megan Grady, Clarinet 17 Sunday, 3pm Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series: Yuko Sakiyama, Organist Tickets: $17 general admission; $10 seniors, PLU alumni, and military; $5 PLU community, students & 18 and under 23 Saturday, 8pm Artist Series: Rebecca Ford, Trombone and Jason Gilliam, Trombone 26 Sunday, 8pm Artist Series: Jennifer Rhyne, Flute; Jeanne Case, Viola; and Catherine Case, Harp. Jennie Lee Hansen Recital Hall 28 Thursday, 7:30pm National Lutheran Choir, free admission 29 Friday, 8pm Regency Series: Regency Jazz Ensemble 30 Saturday, 5pm Music Education Summit concert, free admission OCTOBER 4 Wednesday, 10:30am Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra Masterclass. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center, free admission 4 Wednesday, 8pm University Jazz Ensemble and Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center, free admission 7 Saturday, 8pm Regency Series: Regency Voices 8 Sunday, 5pm Regency Series: Lyric Brass Quintet 10 Tuesday, 8pm University Symphony Orchestra 13 Friday, 12pm Orchestra Festival concert, free admission 15 Sunday, 3pm University Wind Ensemble 15 Sunday, 8pm Regency Series: Regency String Quartet. Jennie Lee Hansen Recital Hall 17 Tuesday and 18 Wednesday, 8pm Choral Concert 22 Sunday, 3pm Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series: Dana Robinson and Paul Tegels, Duo Organists. Tickets: $17 general admission; $10 seniors, PLU alumni, and military; $5 PLU community, students & 18 and under 25 Wednesday, 8pm PLUtonic/HERmonic. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center, free admission 26 Thursday, 8pm Voice Recital: Students of Cyndia Sieden, free admission NOVEMBER 3 Friday, 3:40pm Regency Series: Camas Wind Quintet. Jennie Lee Hansen Recital Hall 6 Monday, 8pm University Symphony Orchestra 12 Sunday, 3pm Choral Union. Tickets: $17 general admission; $10 seniors, PLU alumni, and military; $5 PLU community, students & 18 and under 15 Wednesday, 8pm Steel Pan and Percussion Ensembles, free admission 16 Thursday, 8pm Keyboard Students, free admission NOVEMBER, Cont. 17 Friday, 3:40pm Prima Trio Masterclass, free admission 17 Friday, 5:30pm Artist Series: Prima Trio 17 Friday, 8pm University Jazz Ensemble. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center 18 Saturday, 3pm Woodwind Students, free admission 18 Saturday, 4:30pm Brass Students, free admission 19 Sunday, 3pm University Wind Ensemble 19 Sunday, 8pm Guitar Orchestra and Ensemble, free admission 28 Tuesday, 5pm Saxophone Quartets and Jazz Combos, AUC Cave, free admission 28 Tuesday, 8pm Harp Ensemble. Jennie Lee Hansen Recital Hall, free admission DECEMBER A PLU CHRISTMAS, Gloria! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 1 Saturday, December 2, at 8pm - Lagerquist Concert Hall Sunday, December 3, at 3pm - Lagerquist Concert Hall Monday, December 4, at 7:30pm - Benaroya Hall, Seattle Friday, December 8, at 8pm - Lagerquist Concert Hall Saturday, December 9, at 8pm - Lagerquist Concert Hall 1 Friday, 8pm Sounds of Christmas, featuring the University Singers and University Men s Chorus 2 Saturday, 12pm Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble, free admission 5 Tuesday, 8pm String Kaleidoscope, free admission 6 Wednesday, 8pm University Concert Band, free admission 7 Thursday, 8pm Piano Ensemble, free admission 10 Sunday, 2pm Composers Forum, free admission 10 Sunday, 4pm Songwriters Workshop. Jennie Lee Hansen Recital Hall, free admission JANUARY 6 Saturday, 5 and 6:30pm Northwest High School Honor Band, free admission 20 Saturday, 4pm Northwest Honor Jazz Band. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center, free admission Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; and 28 Sunday, 3pm Henry Purcell s Dido and Aeneas. Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center. Tickets: $17 general admission; $10 seniors, PLU alumni, and military; $5 PLU community, students & 18 and under 28 Sunday, 5pm Northwest Honor Orchestra for Strings, free admission To Order Tickets: On Line: On Campus: PLU Concierge Desk (253/ ) At the Concert: Lobby Desk in Mary Baker Russell Music Center CONCERTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE All ticket sales are final - no refunds MUSIC EVENT TICKET PRICES: $10 GENERAL; $5 SENIOR CITIZENS (60+). MILITARY & PLU ALUMS; FREE TO PLU COMMUNITY, STUDENTS & 18 AND UNDER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. CONCERTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND SOME CONCERTS MAY BE ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION. (updated October 11, 2017)