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September 19 and 21, 2003
Concerts, master class to celebrate centennial of Hutchings-Votey organ
Brown will celebrate the 100th birthday of its Hutchings-Votey organ in a concert featuring University Organist Mark Steinbach and the Brown University Chorus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at 8 p.m. in Sayles Hall. The centennial observance will continue on Sunday, Sept. 21, when noted British organist David Briggs will give a recital at 3 p.m. and a master class at 5 p.m. in Sayles Hall. All three events are free and open to the public. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown will celebrate the 100th birthday of its Hutchings-Votey organ during two special performances, including one by the internationally acclaimed organist emeritus of England’s Gloucester Cathedral, David Briggs. The University will begin its centennial observance with a concert featuring University Organist Mark Steinbach and the Brown University Chorus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at 8 p.m. in Sayles Hall. The celebration will continue on Sunday, Sept. 21, when Briggs gives a recital at 3 p.m. and a master class on improvisation at 5 p.m. in Sayles Hall. All three events are free and open to the public. Editors: Color photographs of the instrument are available through the News Service. David Briggs was the first British winner of the coveted Tournemire Prize at the St. Albans International Improvisation Competition and won the Paisley International Improvisation Competition. He currently teaches improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and Oxford University. He directed music for eight years at Gloucester Cathedral, after holding similar positions at Truro and Hereford Cathedrals and at King’s College, Cambridge, where he was organ scholar. He has composed many of the works he has performed, and he has made 17 solo commercial recordings. Considered one of the most noted concert organists of his generation, Briggs will give some 50 concerts around the globe this year. The Los Angeles Times has called his playing “virtuosic” and England’s Gramophone has called his performances “stunning.” The Hutchings-Votey Organ For more information on these events, call the Office of The Chaplain and Religious Life at (401) 863-2344. Sayles Hall is handicapped accessible. ###### News Service Home | Top of File | e-Subscribe | Brown Home Page |