Minneapolis organist premieres 70-year-old symphony
by Michael Barone, Minnesota Public RadioMinneapolis — A 70-year-old organ symphony will receive its Midwest (and, possibly, U.S.) premiere this weekend in Minneapolis. In a solo recital Sunday at St. Mark's Cathedral, Raymond Johnston will play the quietly romantic, three-movement Organ Symphony written in 1935 by New York City composer Harold Friedell (1905-1958).
Friedell is known in Episcopal Church circles for his elegant choral music. He was organist at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City and taught at Juilliard and at Union Seminary.
Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Barone talks with Raymond Johnston about Friedell and his music.
Michael Barone
• Host, Classical Music, Pipedreams, The New ReleasesBuilding upon a curiosity which began in his teens, Michael Barone has been involved with the pipe organ for more than 40 years.
