Organ Plus is a term that has been used to indicate music for organ with instruments. In spite of the organist having the reputation of being a “one person orchestra,” the addition of instruments greatly enhances the listening experience and expands the repertoire.
As part of the First Mondays Chamber Concerts series at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, organists Katherine Crosier and Jieun Kim Newland will present a concert featuring the organ in duets with trombone, oboe, violin and recorder, plus two works for organ duet and organ trios. The program, “Organ Plus,” will also feature instrumentalists Luke Reed, trombone; Sara Ricer, oboe; Darel Stark, violin; and Charles Coldwell, recorder.
Works to be performed include Bach’s “Concerto in C major, BWV 595,” “Sinfonia from Cantata 12,” “Sinfonia from Cantata 156,” “Concerto in A minor after Vivaldi”; Johann Krebs’ “Fantasia on ‘Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme’”; Tomaso Albinoni’s “Adagio in G minor” and “Trio Sonata in B minor”; and Claudio Monteverdi’s “Laudate dominum.”
Katherine Crosier provides lots of details on the performers, in the post “The PLUS in Organ PLUS+” from her blog Another Year of Insanity.
Pupus and non-alcoholic drinks will be served before the concert beginning at 6:30.
Free-will donations are welcome.
The 2019–20 series of First Monday Chamber Concerts is free, and all are welcome. Visit our First Mondays Chamber Concerts page for a listing of the concerts in the series and to learn how you can support these concerts.
Thanksgiving Eve Joint Worship
All are welcome to join the LCH ‘ohana for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the courtyard. This is a potluck meal for anyone who would like to attend. Please bring your friends, neighbors, college and university students, and folks who would like some fellowship and food. Pastor Jeff and Jean will prepare the turkeys and bring fresh-baked rolls. A donation of ham would be appreciated. Please plan to bring your favorite dish in quantities to feed at least six persons. Pupu, side dishes, casseroles, desserts, or any other dish is very welcome! Please sign up in the courtyard beginning November 6 so we can plan accordingly.
Come celebrate our Lutheran heritage at our annual LutherFest, where we eat, drink, laugh, and have fun in the Hörmann Courtyard. Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm with light pupus and non-alcoholic punch provided. Beer and wine are available for a donation. A German themed potluck follows at 6:00 pm. Brats will be provided, but please bring a German dish, if possible. To help ensure a balanced table, we suggest the following guidelines:
Recognizing God’s love for all creatures and in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, please join us for the Blessing of the Animals, during worship at both services. We will have pet treats available for the social hour and water stations to keep our friends comfortable.
