Sunday, April 4, 2010 5:15 PM
Easter Day Organ Recital
Scott Dettra
Cathedral organist Scott Dettra plays a dramatic recital of organ works befitting the celebration of Easter, ranging from Bach to Larry King.
The Program
Festival Fanfare (1968)
Kenneth Leighton (1929–1988)
Praeludium et Fuga in D, BWV 532
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Elegy
Richard Roeckelein (b. 1931)
Toccata
Prélude et danse fuguée (1964)
Gaston Litaize (1909–1991)
Resurrection (1981)
Larry King (1932–1990)
Lament – The Rising – The Ecstasy – Reflection
Final, Op. 21
César Franck (1822–1890)
About Scott Dettra
Scott Dettra is Organist and Associate Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral, where he is the principal organist and assists with the direction of the Cathedral choirs. One of the finest concert organists of his generation, his performances are known for their clarity, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance. In addition to his work at Washington National Cathedral, Mr. Dettra is also Keyboard Artist of the Washington Bach Consort and organist of The Crossing, Philadelphia’s new music choir.