Please join us at National City Christian Church on Friday, October 17, at 12:15 p.m., for our free weekly Music at Midday concert. We are delighted to be welcoming composer and organist Carson Cooman, who will perform an exciting program of organ works by living composers from five different nations, including the world premiere of a new work by Washington’s own Malou Rogers:
- Toccata No. 8 – Thomas Åberg
- October – Evelyn Stell
- Pavane & Galliard – Malou Rogers (World Premiere)
- Some Simple Sonatas – Judith Weir
- Sonata VI – Burkhard Mohr
Carson Cooman is an American composer and organist. He holds degrees in music from Harvard University and Carnegie Mellon University and since 2006 has held the position of Composer in Residence at the Memorial Church, Harvard University. As an organ recitalist, Cooman specializes in the performance of contemporary music. Over 500 new compositions by more than 100 international composers have been written for him. Cooman has made many recordings as organist, including more than 15 complete CD releases. His recordings of more than 7,500 additional contemporary organ compositions (representing the work of more than 800 composers) can be heard freely from YouTube and his website. As a composer, Cooman has created a catalog of works in many forms—ranging from solo instrumental pieces to operas, and from orchestral works to hymn tunes. For more information, visit carsoncooman.com
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If you are unable to join us in person, you may view a livestream on our YouTube channel (Friends of National City Christian Church) or on our Facebook page (National City Christian Church). You may also view a recording afterwards at those same sites.