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Organ Rendition of The Grand March from Verdi’s Opera, Aida
G. Verdi’s Opera Aida “The Grand March” performed on a 4-manual Allen Organ in NY Southern Church with 5.1 Dolby Surround. Organ transcription by John Hong. Recorded on July 25,…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff – Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 – Cello & Organ
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise” Op. 34, No. 14 was performed for the first time on cello and organ. The performance featured Vladimir A. Kolpashnikov on cello and Matthias Häusler on organ….
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Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major, Organ Solo by John Hong
John Hong performs an organ solo of Pachelbel’s Canon in D major on a 4-manual organ at NY Southern Church. The performance took place on August 28, 2009, at the…
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Organ Performance of Sibelius’ Finlandia
John Hong performs a solo organ rendition of HD J. Sibelius’ “Finlandia” on a 4-manual organ at NY Southern Church on September 11, 2009. The performance is in 5.1 Dolby…
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Erik Satie
Erik Alfred Leslie Satie, known after 1884 as Erik Satie, was an avant-garde French composer and pianist whose work set the stage for later musical movements such as minimalism, repetitive…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, a name that resonates with musical prowess and genius, was a musical prodigy whose impact on the Romantic era of music was profound and enduring. Known for his…
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Bedřich Smetana
…of formal musical training, Smetana’s talent and self-belief drove him to pursue his musical dreams. At the age of 20, he enrolled as a private student of the blind pianist…
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Anton Bruckner
…music. Early Career After leaving the monastery, Bruckner pursued various musical positions as an organist and teacher, gaining experience in different towns throughout Austria. He continued to study composition and…
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Johann Strauss I
…first played. Strauss’s Musical Legacy Strauss’s contributions to music extended beyond his compositions. He was instrumental in transforming the waltz from a rustic peasant dance into a sophisticated musical form…
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Clara Schumann
…pivotal role in her early musical education. Despite her parents’ separation in 1825, Clara’s musical journey was undeterred. Clara’s training was rigorous and comprehensive, encompassing piano, violin, singing, theory, harmony,…
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Gustav Holst
…to quiver while playing musical instruments. These ailments posed significant challenges in Gustav’s musical pursuits but did little to dampen his spirits. Musical Education and Early Career Despite his health…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Often hailed as the most popular Russian composer in history, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of classical music. His passionate melodies, expressive harmonies,…
