Thanks in part to DST, I didn't get myself together in time to go to church this past Sunday, but, by a little before 3 PM (DST), I was together enough to attend a splendid organ concert by Dr Carol Britt at St John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. The concert was a celebration of the return of the organ to St John's after its improvement and expansion, which included an old (but new to us) console, which fits perfectly with the architectural and decorative style of the church building. Carol played beautifully. I closed my eyes to listen because I tend to get distracted by things in my field of vision - Oh look! A shiny thing! - and I wanted to listen deeply to her music.
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I attended many a Sunday afternoon organ concert with my late husband (organist at his church for 35 years) and members of his organ guild - alas, attendance was always very sparse, despite advance advertising. Kudos to you for showing up - in my book, that more than makes up for missing Sunday morning service.
ReplyDeleteRuss, I was pleased that there was a good crowd for the concert. Our present organist played the piano beautifully, but she did not play the organ. Carol Britt was LaDonna's teacher, and she learned quickly and well. I'm always sad when the crowd is sparse for our music programs.
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