St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church Presents Two Organ Recitals in Fall of 2012

St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in San Marino, is pleased to announce the presentation of two organ recitals in the fall of 2012, as part of their ongoing Sunday Afternoon Organ Recital Series. These recitals feature the finest local organists in concert on St. Edmund’s magnificently restored and enlarged Aeolian-Skinner/Rosales pipe organ, set in St. Edmund’s beautiful sanctuary and vibrant acoustics.
The recital series, now in it’s fourth year, has featured such artists as Samuel Soria, Namhee Han, Philip A. Smith, Szymon Grab, Michael Unger, Stephen Tharp, and James Vail, among others. USC Master’s candidate and organist of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in La Cañada, Weicheng Zhao, will present a recital on October 28th, 2012 at 3:00 pm. He will perform music of J. S. Bach, Jean Guillou, Marcel Dupre, as well as one of his own transcriptions.

On November 11, 2012 at 4:00 pm, Ty Woodward will present a recital of the music of Cook, Schumann, Mozart, Alain, Jongen, and Widor. Mr. Woodward is the organist at the iconic Hollywood United Methodist Church, as well as the resident organist at the El Capitan theater. A reception of wine, soft drinks, and snacks will follow the recitals, and there is ample parking on St. Edmund’s campus. A free will offering will be made available to benefit the Friends of St. Edmund’s Music.

St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino, (626) 793-9167 or visit www.saintedmunds.org.