Jared Johnson, an outstanding young organist and graduate of both Oberlin College and Yale University, plays works of the19th century composers Wagner and Liszt on a rare Skinner Organ from the mid 1920s in Detroit, Michigan at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. The fact that this organ survived through the dark period of the Organ Reform Movement, when so many of these fine symphonic organs were thrown out or changed beyond recognition, is almost miraculous and is largely credited to the stewardship of the church and organ technician Ken Holden. Mr. Johnson’s performances are musical, technically brilliant and clearly show his understanding of the use of one of Mr. Skinner’s masterworks. This organ has 68 ranks, 60 stops on 4 manuals. Its rich pallet of 8 foot flues, reeds and earth-shaking 32’ wooden Bombarde are a real treat to hear.

LISZT:
Variations on Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen
Three Consolations
D-flat major (Adagio)
E major (Andantino)
E major (Trostung)
Angelus! Priere aux anges gardiens
Prelude and Fugue on the theme B-A-C-H
Am grabe
WAGNER: Prelude to Parsifal (Transcribed by Edwin H. Lemare, 1865-1934)

Jared Johnson on the JAPC Skinner Organ 133$25.00