David Briggs @ The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine
Performer: David Briggs, organ
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: Free with reservation; visit https://www.stjohndivine.org/music/great-music-in-a-great-space to secure tickets.
Phone: 212-316-7540
ADA Accessible: Yes
Program Information:
David Briggs, organist
Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65, No. 59
Edward Elgar: Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op. 36, No. 9 (arranged by William
Harris)
David Briggs: Mannahatta Diptyque
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 (transcribed by David Briggs)*
*transcription premiere
Cathedral Artist in Residence David Briggs premieres his organ transcription of Brahms’ passionate 2nd Symphony alongside his own Mannahatta Diptyque, a musical tour of New York
City throughout history.
“The prospect of welcoming our iconic Great Organ (Aeolian-Skinner Opus 150A) back after its 5 1/2 year enforced absence is exhilarating, to say the least. One of America’s finest instruments, we are looking forward to sharing its glorious sound, on a wide, international platform.” – David Briggs