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Enjoy an hour of music with the cathedral’s Associate Director of Music, Christopher Keady, in a solo performance on the Alexander Organ. This recital will feature varied works by Jean Langlais, C. V. Stanford, and Dieterich Buxtehude. The central pieces concern the hymn “Te Deum Laudamus,” which is particularly appropriate for today’s observances of the Feast of All Saints.
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.
Program
Hymne d’Actions de grâces “Te Deum”
Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
Tiento and Communion, from Suite médiévale
Langlais
Te Deum Laudamus: Fantasia for Organ
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Prelude on a theme of Orlando Gibbons (The Angels’ Song)
Stanford
Te Deum Laudamus, BuxWV 218
Dieterich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707)
About the Organist
Christopher Keady is the Associate Director of Music at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California, where he serves as principal accompanist for the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys and frequently performs on the cathedral’s Alexander Memorial Organ. He has performed in venues locally and across the country, including the San Francisco Legion of Honor, Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, St. Mark’s Church in Berkeley, Trinity Church in Boston, Washington National Cathedral, and St. Thomas Church in New York. A keen accompanist and ensemble player, Christopher has performed with the San Francisco Choral Society, International Orange Chorale of San Francisco, the Marin Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony.
Christopher was raised in Eugene, Oregon and earned a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where he studied organ with Dr. Lee Garrett. He subsequently was Assistant Organist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. Christopher completed an MM in Organ Performance at the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale University, having studied with Martin Jean, and served concurrently as Sacred Music Intern at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City. He and his husband Dan live in Richmond, California.
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Enjoy an hour of music with the cathedral’s Associate Director of Music, Christopher Keady, in a solo performance on the Alexander Organ. This recital will feature varied works by Jean Langlais, C. V. Stanford, and Dieterich Buxtehude. The central pieces concern the hymn “Te Deum Laudamus,” which is particularly appropriate for today’s observances of the Feast of All Saints.
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.
Program
Hymne d’Actions de grâces “Te Deum”
Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
Tiento and Communion, from Suite médiévale
Langlais
Te Deum Laudamus: Fantasia for Organ
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Prelude on a theme of Orlando Gibbons (The Angels’ Song)
Stanford
Te Deum Laudamus, BuxWV 218
Dieterich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707)
About the Organist
Christopher Keady is the Associate Director of Music at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California, where he serves as principal accompanist for the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys and frequently performs on the cathedral’s Alexander Memorial Organ. He has performed in venues locally and across the country, including the San Francisco Legion of Honor, Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, St. Mark’s Church in Berkeley, Trinity Church in Boston, Washington National Cathedral, and St. Thomas Church in New York. A keen accompanist and ensemble player, Christopher has performed with the San Francisco Choral Society, International Orange Chorale of San Francisco, the Marin Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony.
Christopher was raised in Eugene, Oregon and earned a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where he studied organ with Dr. Lee Garrett. He subsequently was Assistant Organist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. Christopher completed an MM in Organ Performance at the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale University, having studied with Martin Jean, and served concurrently as Sacred Music Intern at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City. He and his husband Dan live in Richmond, California.
Give to Grace
Your gift helps Grace Cathedral realize its vision: a spiritually alive world. Give today!
Experience the Exceptional
GraceArts connects a wider community of people through art and cultural events held in our awe-inspiring space. If you have a passion for the arts, become a GraceArts member and enjoy discounts and benefits while supporting our cathedral. Sign up today to be part of GraceArts!
