SCOTT LAMLEIN
Recently described by The American Organist magazine as possessing “virtuosic flair and fire,” SCOTT LAMLEIN is a concert organist whose performances bring a unique spiritual and emotional inspiration to his audiences. Combining keyboard technique, showmanship, and a strong faith, recitals by Mr. Lamlein explore the infinite range of expression that only the pipe organ provides. Listeners will find a place of solace, a time of wonder and awe, and a reawakened love of this, the King of Instruments, as both organ and organist host a spiritual and musical journey. Mr. Lamlein is also available to lead hymn festivals, holiday programs, and workshops. www.scottlamlein.com (photo: SherwoodPhoto)
LUCA POLLASTRI
German magazines have defined him as “…seductive with his thoughtfulness and his youthful charm,” and “…a humorous and funny organist, otherwise he couldn’t play in such a brilliant way.” LUCA POLLASTRI is the Italian organist of the Fidenza Cathedral, Parma, Italy. He is a composer, the conductor of a choir, and a teacher. He also has a more meditative and intimate side; the German press asserts: “…the peacefulness from which he seems to get his energy immediately attracts the audience’s attention…” But it is with the music of Bach, “played in a fresh, spontaneous and heart-touching way, that he can reach the heart of the audience.” www.lucapollastri.it (photo: Raquel Calixto)
TOBIAS HORN
Having won several renowned international competitions, organist Tobias Horn is one of the leading German organists of his generation. Tobias won the First Prize for Interpretation, and a special prize for the best Bach interpretation at the L’Europe et L’Orgue competition in Maastricht. An active concert organist, Tobias has played the great organs of Europe, in Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Vienna, Aachen, Antwerp, Haarlem, and Bergen, among others. His recordings, released on the prestigious Motette-Ursina and Ambiente labels, have been praised by reviewers. As testiment to his artistic work, Tobias’ CDs have been broadcast on several large European radio stations. An accomplished conductor and accompaniest, his repertoire includes the complete works of Bach, Reger, Liszt, Vierne, Widor, and Dupre. www.tobiashorn.com
JOHAN HERMANS
Johan Hermans is at the forefront of his generation of organists in Europe, due to successful concert performances in Paris, St. Petersburg, Milan, London, Moscow, Brussels, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Rio de Janiero, New York, and Washington, DC. His vast repertoire includes works from the 14th to the 21st centuries, including new organ compositions. Johan’s concerts have been recorded and broadcast in Austria, Belgium, Canada, the netherlands, Germany, Latvia, Poland, and Spain. He records for Motette-Ursina, Sony Belgium, Vision-Air, and Pavane Records. His recording of the newly restored historic organ at Hasselt Cathedral, which he made for Belgian classical radio broadcast, Klara, was released as part of the CD series, “Flemish Organ Treasures.” In addition to his concert career, Johan serves as Cathedral Organist at St. Quintinus Cathedral, and Civic Organist in Hasselt, both in Belgium. He is the founder and artistic director of the International Organ Festival in Hasselt. www.johanhermans.com
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