| E..M. Skinner, Opus 524
80th Birthday Concert #3 Marilyn Keiser in Recital Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 pm Suggested Donation: $20.00, $15.00 Students/Seniors Music of Bach, Durufle, Wm Henry Harris, Howells, Locklair, Rheinberger, Sowerby & Vierne See the Article About the Organ in the New York Times: NEW YORK REGION | November 9, 2005 Lost: A Set of Keys, and What a Set! By MICHAEL BRICK An organ that sang to a tired work force at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church i n Brooklyn was sent out for repairs. St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church Corner of Clinton & Montague Streets Brooklyn, New York Subway: R to Court St; 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall; A,C to Jay St |
| On Sunday, November 20, Dr. Marilyn Keiser, FAGO, ChM, gave a stunning organ recital on the historic E.M. Skinner organ at the Church of Saint Ann and the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn Heights. Though Dr. Keiser has suffered difficulty in recent years with a muscle injury that might have ended her career, her playing in Brooklyn was as pristine and clear as ever. Never a note missed; never a phrase treated casually; never a question of tempo or architecture. Her playing shows an ease that (any organist knows) is anything but easy. It is said: Summa ars celare artem. The height of art is the concealment of art. If that old saying is true (and it is), then Dr. Keiser has long since reached the summit. It is hard to imagine a fitter tribute to such an historic church and organ. Congratulations to Gregory Eaton for extending such a felicitious invitation. And may Marilyn Keiser continue to enjoy the view from the top for years to come. |