Spreckels Organ Society

Concert Program for Sunday June 9

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At 2 p.m. on Sunday June 9, enjoy a free hour-long Organ Concert by San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez, featuring the following musical selections:

America the Beautiful
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Improvisation Op.150 N.7
Camille Saint-Saëns
Danse Macabre (arr. E. Lemare)
Agustin Lara (1900-1970)
 Granada
Freddy Mercury (1946-1991)
 Bohemian Rhapsody (arr. RPR)
Juaquin Turina (1882-1949)
 Orgía (from fantastic dances, arr.RPR)
Movie time!
 The Sound of Music Medley
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
 Fugue in D major BWV 532/1
National Anthem

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Photos: June 2 concert

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Young organists with instructor Leslie Wolf Robb and Raúl Prieto Ramírez after the June 2 concert. More photos by Robert Lang are online at:
http://sosorgan.org/photogallery/2019/190602youngorg1/index.htm#39

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June 24: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd

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This summer’s San Diego International Organ Festival starts with a bang on Monday, June 24: it’s a tribute night to the music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, featuring Raúl on the organ accompanied by Richard ‘T-Bone’ Larson (drums), Andrew McKeag (guitar), Ariel Levine (guitar), Kenseth Thibideau (bass guitar), with Lauren Leigh Martin and Ryan Kuntz (vocals) – and a light show produced by “Operation: Mindblow.” –– Come early to get your seat! — !

This concert — and the whole festival — is produced by the Spreckels Organ Society with no-cost admission open to all.

Concert Program: June 24 – 7:30 p.m.
TRIBUTE NIGHT: PINK FLOYD — LED ZEPPELIN
Eugene Gigout: Toccata in B minor, organ solo
Led Zeppelin: Communication breakdown
Led Zeppelin: Kashmir
Led Zeppelin: Thank you
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody, organ solo
Led Zeppelin: The Immigrant Song
Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven
–Intermission–
Intermezzo for pedal solo
Pink Floyd:

Shine on you crazy diamond
Us and Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse

 

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Concert Program for Sunday June 2

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Free hour-long Organ Concert at 2 p.m. Raúl Prieto Ramírez will host young organists on the Pavilion stage for the following musical selections:

America the Beautiful
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
Toccata in B minor
Remarks from the Spreckels Organ Society and the American Guild of Organists
Janet Correll (b. 1942): The Cuckoo and the Nightingale
Johann Christoph Bach (1642-1703): A Mighty Fortress
Aska Enomoto (Novice Division)
G. Ronnberg: Song of the Wind
Christopher Cook: Toe-Kata #1
Blake Bundschuh (AGO/Spreckels Award Novice Division)
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Golliwog’s Cakewalk
Clair de lune
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Prelude and Fugue in G Major BWV 557
Gordon Young (1919-1998) Prelude in Classic Style
Declan Bohley (Advanced Division)
Edward Elgar (1857-1934): Nimrod
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Fugue in G Minor BWV 578
Stephen Priest (AGO/Spreckels Award Advanced Division)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
               Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
National Anthem
SPECIAL THANKS to Leslie Wolf Robb and Christopher Cook and to the American Guild of Organists, San Diego Chapter, for making this concert possible!

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Photos: Memorial Day Weekend

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Here’s a link to the photos that Bob Lang has posted to document the Memorial Day Weekend concert, featuring music from Game of Thrones

http://sosorgan.org/photogallery/2019/190526raul/

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Beer & Wine Taste Event
2019 International Organ Festival
Spreckels Organ Pavilion at dusk

Mondays, June 24 to August 26 Plus Movie Night Finale Saturday, August 31 Free Concerts - 7:30 p.m.

2019 Summer Organ Festival Program Book
Attending an Organ Concert

The Spreckels Organ is located in the heart of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Click here to see a map.

Concerts are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. (for one hour) and on Monday evenings in summer (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.). No tickets are issued to concerts, because all concerts are free and open to the public.

Seating is outdoors in the Organ Pavilion, on metal benches that seat up to 2,500 people. Blankets, seat cushions, shade hats, or sun umbrellas can enhance your concert experience. While the Pavilion fills to capacity for Monday evening concerts in summer, you will find ample room to sit at any Sunday concert.

Music-loving pets are welcome, and so are picnics.

Parking is located immediately south of the Organ Pavilion, further south near the Hall of Champions, or across Park Boulevard at Inspiration Point (served by free city tram service).

Private use of the Organ Pavilion can be arranged by contacting the San Diego Parks & Recreation Permit Center.

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