Renowned Organist Gail Archer Performs Trio of Slavic Concerts
Internationally acclaimed organist and recording artist Gail Archer today announced a trifecta of Manhattan concerts scheduled for early 2021. Known for enthralling listeners with her musicality, sensitivity, and visceral quality, Archer introduces audiences to rarely performed works by 19th-21st century Slavic composers. Co-sponsored by Columbia University’s Harriman Institute, this unique program showcases the little-known organ literature of Eastern Europe.
Polish Program
When: Sunday, February 7, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Church of St. Francis Xavier, 55 West 15th Street, New York City
Tickets: FREE. Donations accepted.
More Info: Contact the Church at 212.627.2100 or visit sfxavier.org.
Program: Improvisation on a Polish Hymn (Mieczyslaw Surzynski), Pastorale in F# Minor (Wincenty Rychling), Meditation-Elegy (Felix Borowski), Triptych for Organ (Pawel Lukaszewski), Kantata for Organ (Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki), Symphony No. 8 for Organ (Feliks Nowowieski), Esquisse for Organ (Grazyna Bacewicz), Triptychon for Organ (Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz)