A Clarence Dickinson Tribute

Clarence Dickinson (1873-1969) was one of the most influential figures in American church music in the first half of the twentieth century. He served as organist-choirmaster at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York city for over fity years and was founding director of the School of Sacred Music at Union Theological Seminary and a founding member of The American Guild of Organists. As a composer, he was a master of form, counterpoint, and heartfelt melody. "Andante Serioso" dates from 1917, and is dedicated to Dickinson's teacher, Louis Vierne. It is played here by Lorenz Maycher on the 1968 Aeolian-Skinner organ at First-Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel, Mississippi, an organ designed and tonally finished by Roy Perry. This track is from the CD "The Aeolian-Skinner Legacy, Volume V," available from www.vermontorganacademy.com

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Music

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• Clarence Dickinson
• Skinner Organ
• Aeolian-Skinner
• Lorenz Maycher
• Donald Gilett
• Roy Perry
• Laurel
• Mississippi

[hpnsicsic]

The performance is addictivley colourful, one is mesmerized into the piece. Any congregation would love this repertoire, thank you for highlighting his works!

[artdecolv]

Beautifully done, Lorenz. Colorfully played. We need to hear more from you!

[obutiamcalm]

Gorgeous, Lorenz!

Dee

[jmarktucker]

Lorenz, played beautifully as always- Thanks so much for introducing me to a world of new literature!

[MrVoixceleste]

Beautiful playing, Lorenz--and a great tribuite to Clarence Dickenson!

Gordon