Jan. 29, 2021 - Organ concert, guest artist Dexter Kennedy - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta

The Redeemer Concert Series of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, Georgia presents

THE ORGAN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT with guest artist

DEXTER KENNEDY Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Fantaisie en La

César Franck (1822-1890)

Choralvorspiel und fugue über “O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid”

Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)

Te Deum, Op. 11

Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968)

Prélude et fugue No. 1 in G minor “sur un chant de prière israëlite”

Elsa Barraine (1910-1999)

Variations on ‘Rouen’

George Baker (b. 1951)

This evening’s concert is sponsored in part thanks to the generosity of Carol and Mike Bell Leta and Mark Helsel

ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY As the winner of the Grand Prix d’Interprétation at the 24th Concours International d’Orgue de Chartres, Dexter Kennedy has established himself internationally as “one of the greatest organists of our times” (Iceland Monitor).

Praised for his “prodigious technique and grand style musicality” in The American Organist, his concert programs present performances that are fiery and historically informed, exciting both music connoisseurs as well as people who have never experienced the organ in concert setting. In addition to concertizing, Dexter Kennedy is a rising teacher, having taught at both the College of Wooster and Oberlin College Conservatory.

Mr. Kennedy is an active recitalist throughout both Europe and North America, having performed in great cathedrals, churches, and concert halls including: NotreDame de Paris; Berliner Dom; St. Bavokerk, Haarlem; Slovak Philharmonic Hall, Bratislava; Chartres Cathedral; Grossmünster, Zürich; Chichester Cathedral; Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik; Basilica of St. Nazaire, Carcassone; St. George’s, Hannover Square, London; Auditorio Manuel de Falla, Granada; San Luigi Dei Francesi, Rome; St. Willibrordus Basilika, Echternach, Luxembourg; and Bergen Cathedral. His performances have been heard at the St. Albans International Organ Festival, the 51st Bratislava Music Festival, the Bergen International Organ Festival, the London Handel Festival, the Eccles Organ Festival, the Arizona Bach Festival, the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians, and two regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists. In 2017 he was the lone American to be invited to perform at the Catédral Primada of Bogotá, Colombia, for the Bach en Bogotá Festival, where he performed for an audience of over 2,000 people as part of the first organized performances of Bach’s complete organ works in the country’s history.

Also in demand as an orchestral player, Kennedy frequently performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In December 2017 he performed and recorded with the orchestra Strauss’s Eine Alpensinfonie for future CD release under the baton of music director Andris Nelsons, and during the 2018-2019 season he performed with the ensemble at Carnegie Hall. His playing has been broadcast nationally on the American Public Media’s Pipedreams program. Recent concert highlights include: Wichita State University, Cornell University, Montreal Bach Festival, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Arizona State University; he has also performed for many American Guild of Organists chapters in recent seasons, including Kansas City, Southern Nevada, Charleston, Atlanta, and Grand Rapids.

As a church musician, Kennedy currently serves as the Assistant Director of Music of Christ Church Grosse Pointe (Michigan) where he serves as the principal organist for all choral services and concerts and directs the training of the novice boy and girl

choristers. He traveled with the Christ Church Choirs to England and Wales in the summer of 2014, Spain in 2016, to the UK 2017 for choral residencies at Salisbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, and again in 2018 at Durham and Canterbury Cathedrals. Additional choir tours as a freelance accompanist have taken Kennedy to the organ benches of St. Peter’s Basilica; La Sagrada Familia; Stephansdom, Vienna; St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin; and St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Kennedy’s previously held positions include Director of Music and Organist for Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, Organ Scholar at St. Paul’s on the Green Episcopal Church, Norwalk, CT, and Organist for Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School.

Dexter Kennedy holds the Artist Diploma from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he was a pupil of James David Christie. He holds a Master of Music Degree from the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music, where he was a recipient of the Robert Baker Award, as well as the Mary Baker Prize for Excellence in Organ Accompaniment. Kennedy has also studied under Olivier Latry, Martin Jean, Jeffrey Brillhart (improvisation), Arthur Haas and Webb Wiggins (harpsichord), and has attended several international organ festivals where he has coached with many distinguished European artists. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and following the professional sports teams in his native Detroit. More information about Kennedy and his schedule can be found at his website, www.dexterkennedy.com.

Dexter Kennedy is represented by Seven Eight Artists.

The Redeemer Concert Series enriches lives through memorable musical experiences.

The Redeemer Concert Series is supported by the following donors who comprise the “Friends of Music.” We appreciate their generosity and invite others to join us. Donations are accepted at any time of the year.

Simply make your check payable to “Lutheran Church of the Redeemer” and designate your gift for “Friends of Music.”

Donations received between January 1, 2018 and January 29, 2021 Anonymous In memory of loved ones In memory of Jerry Christman In honor of Peggy Thompson In memory of Mom and Dad Beverly Alden Pam Amy-Cupp In memory of Bob Cupp Karen and Scott Anderson In memory of Joan Nelson Eli Arnold In memory of Jack Strauss Liz Bair In honor of Redeemer Choirs, David Hansen and Sarah Hawbecker In memory of Jean and Betty Mori, Ben Rish, Lib Rudisill Carol and Mike Bell Anniversary Organ Concert Sponsors In memory of Kathy Smith, Jean and Betty Mori David Besherse In memory of Joe Troutman Michael Boeckl and Gail Sutton Tom Bohannon In memory of Helene Bohannon Theresa Breuer In honor of my grandchildren Edward, Berkley,Michael, Nicholas, Katrina, and J. Martin Edwin Brigham In memory of Elizabeth Brigham Sheila Brock In memory of Charles Klotz Mary Brown In memory of Sam and June Brown Wayne Burdette In honor of Lance Lanier Volunteer – Friends of Music Cliff Burt In honor of Sarah Hawbecker In memory of Garland and Juanita Burt William H. (Bill) Callaway In memory of Dr. Raymond Martin Betty Carlson In memory of Dr. Robert L. Carlson Amy and Walt Carpenter In memory of Anna Margaret Baxter

Patricia Chardavoyne In memory of William Chardavoyne Joseph Cirou Don and Linda Coatsworth In memory of Marian and Cindy Coatsworth

Marie and Alan Cole To the Glory of God In memory of our mothers, Sybil Cole and Mildred Montgomery James and Bonnie Cooper In memory of J.S. Bach In memory of Dr. Neal Buffaloe and Paul Grant Cooper Edwin Corey Pat Cornwell Heidi Couch In memory of Lorela Wilkins Ruth Craley In honor of Liz Bair’s 90th Birthday Oscar and Lourdes Dela Cruz In memory of The Faithful Departed, Juan, Rosa, Adolfo, Ana Kathy and Tom Delaney The Reverend David and Mrs. Carolyn Donges In honor of Liz Bair’s 90th Birthday Linda and Kevin Dougherty In honor of Maria and her staff Timothy Eastling In honor of Pastor Mary Peters In memory of Betty Williford Ulrich Engel In memory of Renate Seybold Susan and Lewis Engle In memory of our parents Connie and Terry Eshenour In honor of Jonne and Paul Walter In memory of Joe Troutman Jonathan Fesperman In honor of Fran Thrailkill Brigitte Fessele In honor of Maria and Frank Kolack Marihope Flatt In memory of Lorela Wilkins Annette and Mike Forster Heidi and Peter Franetovich In honor of my mom, Trudy Tribbett

Friends of Music, In fond memory of: Joy Christenson for dedicated service to Redeemer Kathy Smith for dedicated service to Redeemer Lorela Wilkins, for dedicated service to Redeemer choirs and her wonderful socials Geraldine “Jerry” Christman, good and faithful servant Dr.Raymond Martin, Organist Emeritus Hans W. Friedrichsen In memory of Carol Friedrichsen Sarah Hawbecker and William Fuller In memory of Ned Hawbecker John Garrigan In honor of Mom In memory of Aunt Marie Volunteer – Friends of Music Bob Gibeling Volunteer – Friends of Music Dr. James Gibson In memory of Jessye Norman Becky Gilbert In honor of Fran Thrailkill Martha and John Glisson Michael L. Goodson and Carol L. Hadley Marilyn Grant In honor of Andrew Grant and Megan Siddell In memory of Peter Ihnen Barbara Gray In memory of Robert Gray and Joe Troutman Lily, Miriam, Jeff and Kristen Guthrie In honor of Sarah Hawbecker Stephanie Hart Susan Hawbecker In honor of Jonathan Fuller and Sarah Hawbeckerr Leta and Mark Helsel Anniversary Organ Concert Sponsors Kathy Sheppard Hill Ensemble Chaconne Sponsor In honor of the “Little Conductor” Mary and Austin Hinely In honor of Piano Ensemble members, Both past and present Choir Director Emerita John Hinkle Robyn Hollar Clinton and Susanne Hollister In honor of our dear friends, the Puckhabers

Barbara Howard Harvest Home Concert Sponsor In honor of David Hansen Keith Huffstetter In memory of Louise Cassell Michael Hughes In memory of Floyd Hughes Dewey and Brenda Ingham Richard and Jana Sue James Jared Joella In memory of Angie Bastian Sharon Jeffries In honor of my grandchildren In memory of Al Jeffries Don Juberg Kerry Keisler In honor of Rev.& Mrs. F.L. Keisler Volunteer – Friends of Music John Keller and Terry Longstreth Volunteers – Friends of Music Sharen Kilpatrick and Jeanne Anderson Jack and Barbara Kimmich In memory of Janice Drobnak and Ellis and Richard Kimmich Edgar Kleckley Nancy Klotz Gabriele Koecher In honor of Sarah Hawbecker Rose Mary Kolpatzki In memory of Lothar Kolpatzki Ed Kuehn In memory of Ada Kane Volunteer – Friends of Music Linda Lael In memory of Dr. Raymond Martin The Reverend Mark Larsen and Mrs. Cindy Holler Madelyn Lee In memory of Norman Lee Catherine and Albert Liabastre In honor of The Reverend Dr. Robert and Mrs. Suzanne Sims In memory of Joe Troutman Joe Lukas In memory of Wallace Lukas Dr. Jay Lutz Mary Mahoney In memory of Victor Mahoney John Malahy Volunteer – Friends of Music The Malloy Family Daniel Marks In honor of my parents, Henry and Shirley Marks Volunteer – Friends of Music Henry and Shirley Marks Frances Marshall Beryl Martinson In honor of the Music Makers Donna Matern In memory of Connie Curry, best friend Volunteer – Friends of Music Eda and Art Mathews Ensemble Chaconne Concert Sponsor In memory of Georgiana Mathews Beach

Carol and Jim Maxwell Volunteers – Friends of Music Sue McCart and Vendo Toming In memory of our Mothers David McGahan Harvest Home Concert Sponsor In honor of David Hansen Danny McKeithen and Kristen Ulven In honor of Barbara Ulven The Merrihews In honor of Peggy Tompkins Jeanne P. Merritt In memory of Renate Seybold and Jerry Christman Diane and Bob Michelucci Leslie Misch In memory of my parents Colin Moore In memory of Ike Struensee In honor of Liz Bair’s 90th Birthday Ms. Leigh Lyjak and The Reverend Dr. Ben Moravitz In memory of Mary S. Moravitz Dolly and John Morgan In honor of Jane Frackenpohl Gayle Morgan In honor of “the grands” Bob, Lillie, Bo Betty and Jean Mori Ingrid and Douglas Neale In honor- Redeemer Music Program Volunteers – Friends of Music Ann (Gage) and Scott Nienow In memory of Melvin Gage Northside Circle In memory of Jan Bosworth Paul and Georgia Barry and Marilyn Oakes The Reverend David and Mrs. Karen Osborne Ann Otterness In memory of James and Adeline Otterness Lilli Papaik Amy Parker In memory of Lorela Wilkins Charity Parks In honor of Elisha B. Patmon In memory of Serena Patchett Parks The Reverend Darrel and Mrs.Mary Peterson Bill and Marcia Philips The Redeemer Music Programs The Resinger Family In memory of Lorela Wilkins Redeemer Choirs In honor of Sarah Hawbecker’s 25thRedeemer Anniversary Barbara and Jeff Richards In memory of Erwin and Lorraine Natzke Mobins

Peter and Tracy Roberts Walter Roberts In memory of Charles H. Schisler Sally and Paul Rosser In honor of David Hansen and Sarah Hawbecker Robby Saner and Bishop Kevin Strickland Penny Scarpucci In memory of Dr. Raymond Martin Kay Sins In honor of All Redeemer Volunteer Musicians In memory of my husband, Walter Sins Dr. Niall Slater In memory of Thelma Slater Johnsie Smith In memory of Lorela Wilkins Robert B. Smith III Kelly Springfield Richmond Stubbs David Tenenbaum In memory of Joe Troutman Helen Tiegreen Colcord In honor of musicians here and everywhere In memory of Harvey and Stella Hurt Madison and Reilly Tiegreen In honor of Pam Amy-Cupp Wendy, Carl, Madison and Reilly Tiegreen In honor of Barbara Gray In memory of Mel Eargle and Robert “Santa Bob” Gray Sandra and Michael Van Gorder In memory of Helen Leah Mack and LewisVan Gorder Jackie A Very In memory of Lorela Wilkins Joan and Jim Vernor In honor of the Redeemer Choirs and David Hansen Cathy and Steve Vogel Bach Birthday Bash Concert Sponsor In memory of Elisabeth and Russell Bryant The Reverend Haco and Mrs. Michele von Hacke Jonne and Paul Walter Andrew Wang Amy Weaver In memory of Maxine Colm Terrell Weitman Jan Welsh Maria Welsh Susan and Horace White In honor of Brian Parks Joe Wilkins In honor of Sarah Hawbecker and Billy Fuller In memory of Peyton Morgan Brenda Wise In honor of Frances Thrailkill Diana Worthington-White Peg Wyse, In honor of Jonathan Fuller In memory of Kathy Smith Ikke and Radu Ziub In memory of Mother Elsye, grandparents