Centennial International Summer Organ Festival
Centennial International Summer Organ Festival
The Spreckels Organ Society and San Diego Civic Organist Carol Williams present the Centennial International Summer Organ Festival, an inspiring series of 11 concerts performed by world-class organists, demonstrating the fresh sound of the Spreckels Organ, even after 100 years of ongoing play. The festival runs each Monday evening through August 31, at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park. Concerts begin at 7:30pm and are free of charge. Featured performers in addition to Williams include Aaron David Miller, Isabelle Demers, Olivier Latry, Gordon Turk, and Clark Sterling, among others. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds. The historic 1915 Spreckels Organ is the largest outdoor pipe organ in America and is soon to be the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. The Spreckels Organ Society is in the final phase of completing the Drive to 5,000, a fundraising campaign and installation of pipes that will give the Spreckels Organ 5,005 pipes and “world’s largest” status. (www.spreckelsorgan.org)
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