The Organ Artists Series (OAS) of Pittsburgh presents organist Robert Nicholls in concert at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Born in
Cambridge, England, Robert Nicholls currently serves as music director at First Presbyterian Church in Evansville, Ind. He is an accomplished composer whose
works have been performed and broadcast across the U.S. and Europe. He is renowned for his ability to accompany silent films, and was awarded first place at the American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 2012.
Nicholls
will perform works by Simon Preston (b. 1938), Frederick Delius (1862-1934), Johann
Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Easthope Martin (1882-1925), and Herbert Howells (1892-1983). Following an intermission, he will continue the program by
improvising on submitted themes.
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Built in
1905, Calvary Episcopal Church’s limestone walls and oak-clad, vaulted ceiling
offer a warm acoustical setting. Calvary’s Casavant Frères Limite organ dates
back to 1963, with modifications in 1991 and 2004. Today, it features 7,626
pipes and 138 ranks.
A reception with light hors d'oeuvres
and refreshments follows the concert. Parking is available immediately adjacent to the venue. Tickets on sale in advance or at the door are $12; $5 for
students. For more information or to pre-order
tickets, visit www.oas-series.com
or call 412.242.2787.