Can you imagine the multi-disciplinary world of the organ without Johann Sebastian Bach? His life’s work is reflected in seemingly every facet of modern-day organ culture. His prowess as performer of exceptional virtuosity continues to set the bar in conservatories and organ competitions across the globe which bear his name. Pedagogically-minded by necessity and design, through his own teaching and composition he has shaped – and continues to inspire – three centuries of performers, composers, teachers, and musicologists. Transcending national and confessional boundaries, and overcoming the accumulated, ephemeral dictates of taste and style, the centrality of his organ compositions has been a powerful catalyst for ‘reformations’ and ‘renaissances’ in both organbuilding and pedagogy in the 19th and 20th centuries on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us as the foremost performers and scholars of our time help us to hold up the mirror of this rich inheritance, shedding light on many of the important streams of thought that flow through that endless brook of inspiration.

Featuring special guest Daniel Roth, including a concert launching University of Rochester Press’ new publication: “Daniel Roth, Organist of Saint Sulpice”

Other guest presenters include: Ludger Lohmann, Joel Speerstra, and Anne Laver
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