Sunday, January 29, 2012 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Scott Dettra
Scott Dettra
Cathedral organist Scott Dettra plays a recital on the Cathedral’s great organ. $10 suggested donation.
Program
Organ Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 65
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Allegro moderato e serioso
Adagio
Andante recitativo
Allegro vivace assai
Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue, Op. 149
Healey Willan (1880–1968)
Symphonie V, Op. 42
Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937)
I. Allegro vivace
II. Allegro cantabile
III. Andantino quasi allegretto
IV. Adagio
V. Toccata
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.