The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series opens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Wiedemann Hall with internationally acclaimed organist Dr. Oliver Brett.
Brett, director of music at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is widely recognized for his artistry and leadership in church music, performance and education. He has served in prestigious posts at King’s College, Cambridge; Westminster Cathedral; and Durham Cathedral, and earned his doctorate at the Eastman School of Music. Brett has performed on five continents and appeared with major orchestras including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of Ancient Music.
The program features J.S. Bach’s famous “Toccata,” works by Herbert Howells and Felix Mendelssohn, and Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphony No. 5, concluding with Widor’s celebrated “Toccata.” After intermission, the series continues with the custom of “Conversation with the Artist,” an onstage interview that offers audiences a personal glimpse into Brett’s artistry and experiences.
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Admission is free for all WSU students with a Shocker ID.
