Organ Recital by Raymond Hawkins (In-Person and Livestream)

About this event

Celebrate the holiday weekend with a festive recital by New England organist Raymond Hawkins. This toe-tapping program will feature dances and dance-inspired music from the past several centuries of music history. Our organ recital series features some of the finest organists playing one of America’s great organs. Grace Cathedral’s 7,466-pipe Aeolian-Skinner instrument, the Charles B. Alexander Memorial Organ (1934), is one of the first and finest American classic-style organs and is among the largest church organs in the West. Experiencing music in our gothic cathedral with its unique acoustics, soaring nave, and jewel-like stained glass windows is a feast for the ears, eyes, and soul. Please note there is an admission fee for visitors on Sundays from 1 to 5 pm. Those wishing to attend the organ recital must register in advance to avoid paying the fee. Thank you for your understanding. Program “Gigue” Fugue in G major, BWV 577 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Four Minuets by Four Composers: François Couperin (1668–1733) Josef Haydn (1732–1809) Louis Vierne (1870–1937) Leon Boëllmann (1862–1897) Three Dances from Henry VIII (10 min.) Edward German/arr. Edwin Lemare (1862–1936)/(1865–1934) At the Ballet, from Five Dances for Organ Calvin Hampton (1938–1984) Fandango, from Three Basque Dances Naji Hakim (b. 1955) About the Organist Since beginning his musical training at age ten, Raymond Hawkins has honed his skill at the organ through an active career in both solo performance and sacred music. In 2019, Raymond completed his undergraduate degree in organ performance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied as a Kenan Organ Scholar under Dr. Timothy Olsen. In 2021, Raymond recorded and released an album featuring the music of French composer Louis Vierne entitled Spicy Sauce, which can be procured through his website: www.raymondhawkinsmusic.com. Raymond currently serves as Director of Music & Organist at Christ…