The 2022 Organ Recital Series sees the cathedral welcome first-rate organists to play Truro’s acclaimed Father Willis Organ. This week's performer is Alden Wright from Truro Cathedral.
The series runs from March to October and each recital lasts around 45 minutes.
Each lunchtime concert is completely free to attend, the cathedral only asks that if you are able, you consider making a donation - the income generated by the generosity of both the audience and artists (who play for free) directly supports music at the cathedral and the ability to continue to offer such community events.
Programme
Toccata in E, BWV 566, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
From Das Orgel-Büchlein, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614
Toccata and Fugue in D, Op. 59, No. 5-6 Max Reger (1873-1916)
Paysages Euskariens, Joseph-Ermend Bonnal (1880-1944)
La Vallée du Béhorléguy, au matin
Le Berger d'Ahusquy
Choral No. 1 in E, César Franck (1822-1890)
Bio
Alden Wright is a recent graduate from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York (USA), where he studied organ performance with Nathan Laube, having graduated with highest distinction in May 2020. Alden is a native of Salisbury, North Carolina (USA).
As a performer and national young competitor, Alden holds several distinctions, including being named the winner of the 2019 Arthur Poister National Competition in Organ Playing, and the Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarship for undergraduate studies.
Alden has performed in many student and solo recitals throughout the United States and has participated in masterclasses with many of the world’s top performers. As a passionate church musician, Alden enjoys developing his knowledge of sacred music through programs such as the Royal School of Church Music’s Carolina Course, hosted at Duke University, where he served as Organ Scholar in the summer of 2019.
Previously, Alden has held a number of prestigious positions including Assistant Organist to Director of Music Peter DuBois at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester from 2018-2020. Alden is currently serving as Organ Scholar at Truro Cathedral under Director of Music Christopher Gray.
Truro Cathedral is a self-funded organisation and relies on public donations to meet costs, especially after having been significantly financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is finding ways to continue to support its community through activities such as live-streaming. Truro Cathedral welcomes regular or single donations from its supporters. If you would like to set up a regular or single donation, please either contact us via info@trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782. You can also make regular donations by visiting the cathedral JustGiving page
14 июл 2022
