Spreckels Organ Society

Concert program for Sunday July 28

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At 2 p.m. on Sunday July 28 enjoy a free hour-long Organ Concert by Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez featuring the following musical selections:

America the Beautiful
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Improvisation Op.150 N.7
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Toccata BWV 564/1
Zez Confrey (1895-1971)
Dizzy fingers (arr. RaulPrietoRamirez)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Adagio BWV 564/2
Agustin Lara (1900-1970)
 Granada (Arr. Raúl Prieto Ramírez)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Fugue BWV 564/3
Louis-Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749)
 Basse et dessus de trompette
 Recit
Charles-Marie Widor (1862-1897)
 I-Allegro, from Symphony VI Op.42 N.2
National Anthem

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Upcoming Concerts

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Sunday July 28 at 2 p.m. – Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez returns to the bench after a few weeks in Spain for a one-hour concert.

Monday July 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Surprise! The organist scheduled for the concert, Hector Olivera, has had to cancel due to an urgent but not life-threatening medical issue. The substitute organist for this date will be David La’O Ball, Organist at Christ Cathedral of Orange County.

Sunday August 4 at 2 p.m. –  Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez

Monday August 5 at 7:30 p.m. – French Organist Thomas Ospital

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Photos – Kitten and Rainbows

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Volunteer photographer Bob Lang boosts our site with “click bait” like you’ve never seen before! See the whole set of photos from the amazing July 22 concert by Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis at this link:

http://sosorgan.org/photogallery/2019/190722SOFconte/

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Concert program for Sunday July 21

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At 2 p.m., the public is invited to a free hour-long Organ Concert presented by guest organist Gabriel Arregui, Sub-Organist and Assistant Choirmaster of St Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego. The following musical selections will be performed:

Toccata on O Filii et Filiæ — Lynnwood Farnam (1865-1930)
Toccata and Fugue in F Major —Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Suite Gothique —Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
Andantino —Edwin H. Lemare (1865-1934)
Three Pieces for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, transcribed for Hammond Organ by Ethel Smith
    Schön Rosmarin
    Liebesfreud
    Tambourin Chinois
Claire de Lune —Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Toccata —Gueorgi Mouchel (1909-1989)

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Photos – July 15 concert

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Bob Lang’s great photos from Monday July 15 include several full-moon moments, including this one. See the full set at:

http://sosorgan.org/photogallery/2019/190715stars/index.htm#22

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Jared Jacobsen: An Appreciation
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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