CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT - THE BRILLIANCE OF BAROQUE ORGAN: BACH AND BUXTEHUDE
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
As a glorious conclusion to its 45th Season, Consortium Aurora Borealis presents the “The Brilliance of Baroque Organ”, a concert of mighty works by Bach and Buxtehude, the two principal representatives of the North German organ school of that period. None other than Mozart proclaimed the organ to be the ‘King of Instruments, and special guest artist Christopher Dawes, a leading Canadian concert organist, will amply demonstrate the truth of this statement. The style of Buxtehude, the older master, greatly influenced 20-year-old Bach, who made a special 400-km pilgrimage on foot to meet him.
Dawes impresses audiences by both his technical skills and his musical sensitivity. His performances sparkle with crystalline delicacy. The organ’s full colour palette will be explored, from grand down to gentle. St. Paul’s United’s Casavant organ is the ideal instrument for the performance of this repertoire.
This concert is sponsored by Susan Marrier, Bert Rowson, and Elizabeth Ganiatsos.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church, 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay
The church is handicapped-accessible (elevator)
Admission at the door is $25; $15 students. 11 and under free
Concert tickets are available in person, and also online through our website (until the day before the concert!)
https://consortiumab.org/tickets
Telephone: 807 768-7420
Website: https://consortiumab.org
46th Concert Season Passes for 2024 - 2025 are available to order.
Seven great concerts for $150 Regular; $90 Student.
They may be ordered at our concerts or through our website, and are completely transferable
Early-bird Special: Order by June 30 for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Bight Restaurant & Bar!
St. Paul’s United Church, 349 Waverley Street
