Washington National Cathedral organist Edward Hewes will perform a recital highlighting the music of Johann Sebastian Bach this Friday, October 23, at 12:15 p.m. Please join us at National City Christian Church for our free weekly Music at Midday concert. The concert will include:
- Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist – J. S. Bach
- Improvisation on Kyrie, heiliger Geist – Edward Hewes
- Pièce d’orgue (Fantasia in G Major) – J. S. Bach
- Improvisation on Pièce d’orgue – Edward Hewes
- Toccata and Fugue in D minor – J. S. Bach
British organist and choral conductor Edward Hewes is a graduate of the Juilliard School and holds the position of Associate Director of Music and Organist at Washington National Cathedral. He is the principal organist for the Cathedral’s daily services and at state occasions, is assistant conductor of the cathedral choir and supports the Director of Music, Jared Johnson, in the training of the choristers. He has performed organ recitals in major venues across the UK and Continental Europe, including France, Germany, and Malta, and enjoys an extensive concert career across North America. He is known particularly for his skill in organ improvisation, which feature regularly in his concert programs.
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.