Maestro Hector Olivera Concert at the Miraculous Medal Shrine

Appearing October 8th, 2:00PM, Hector Olivera at the world-renown Miraculous Medal Shrine. Maestro Olivera will be playing on the recently installed 4-manual Allen Organ. Come and enjoy a once in a lifetime musical experience. Admission  is free (freewill offering will be taken). Parking available at the Shrine in their gated, secure parking lot.

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Allen Organ with Hector Olivera at Allentown Symphony Orchestra concert - Miller Symphony Hall

This past Saturday and Sunday the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Diane Wittry, presented two unique concerts at Allentown's Miller Symphony Hall. Three works for organ played by Maestro Hector Olivera, put the magnificent Allen digital organ to the test - not an easy feat when up against a symphony Orchestra!

Organ works performed included Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 (the organ symphony), the world premiere of Concertino for Organ and Orchestra (by Eric Ewazen), and The Coronation March - Meyerbeer (from Le Prophets).

 

The Morning Call / Robert Cort

The 66-stop, 3-manual Allen organ spoke into the hall with true pipe-like realism through an ample array of 28-speakers. Under Hectors's masterful playing the organ performed from a role of subtle support to full organ, shaking the building - quite noticeably in the Meyerbeer and the Saint-Saëns’

photo - Robert R. Cort

photo - Robert R. Cort

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New Allen Organ for the Miraculous Medal Shrine, Philadelphia PA

89-stop custom Allen Organ in the Shrine of the miraculous Medal. This spectacular instrument features stops (pipe voices) that were sampled, or digitally recorded from some of the world's most famous organs. Some sounds are taken directly from some very notable organs right here in the Delaware Valley. Once you hear the 'floating' String Division and many of the divisional choruses, you will immediately know from where they came. A very respected organist recently stated that this organ has to be one of the best sounding and satisfying organs in the Philadelphia area that he's has ever played - winded or otherwise!

4-Manual Allen Organ at the Miraculous Medal Shrine

A NEW ALLEN ORGAN FOR MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE

We are currently on the process of installing a new 58-stop Allen Organ in Mother of Divine Providence, King of Prussia PA. This wonderful instrument designed by Mr. Rudolph Lucente, is the result of years of experience playing organs for Catholic and Protestant worship. This is a service instrument with all the bells and whistles any organist could ask for in a three-manual organ. The main organ will speak from the front while an independent solo Trumpet will come from the rear.

Stay tuned for more information on the progress of this organ as well as an upcoming dedication concert.

DR. ROGER NYQUIST MUSIC WORKSHOP AND CONCERT - MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE, PHILADELPHIA

This coming October 1st and 2nd the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal will host a music workshop on Saturday (2:00PM), and a concert Sunday (2:00) on the Shrines new 4-manual Allen Organ. Dr. Nyquist is mentioned in 'Outstanding Educators of America', 'International Who’s Who in Music, and in American Keyboard Artists. He received an award for the Outstanding Teacher of the Year - University of California, Santa Barbara in 1967 and also at Santa Clara University in 1973. In June, 1984, Dr. Nyquist was given the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Alumni Association of Augustana College for his career as a concert organist and teacher.

ADMISSION IS FREE FOR BOTH EVENTS - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

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Dr. Nyquist was Professor of Music and University Organist at Santa Clara University for 24 years, on the faculty of Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, and the University of California. Nyquist now is investing full time in his concert career, private organ teaching, and recording.

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MUSIC - MISSION - FAITH CONCERT

This coming April 9th St. Charles Seminary will be hold a special concert  to celebrate sacred and classical music and to benefit the seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA.

Special guest artists will include:

Rudolph A. Lucente, Organist

Michael A. Stairs, Organist

Colin Howland, Organist

Amanda Frederick, Soprano

Toffer Mihalka, Tenor

John Frederick , Baritone

Kaitlyn Tierney, Alto

For more information please call Gina DeColli at 215-587-5650

or

 RSVP@catholicfoundationphila.org

ALLEN ORGAN AND KAWAI PIANO
provided for concert

Rudy Lucente, St. Charles
music director in front of
St. Martin's Chapel