Experience the legacy, artistry, and power of the Worcester Organ as local artists bring it to life in this inspiring community showcase. Join us at Mechanics Hall for a special afternoon as part of the Worcester Organ Performance Series, featuring talented organists from the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). This Artist Showcase is a unique opportunity for AGO members to perform on the iconic Worcester Organ—a majestic, historic instrument housed in the stunning Mechanics Hall.

American organ builders Elias and George Hook, brothers from Boston, constructed the 52-stop, 3,504-pipe instrument in 1864. It is the oldest unaltered four-keyboard pipe organ in the Western Hemisphere located at its installation site. Restored in 1982 and again in 2013, the Hook Organ is one of the most popular and respected organs in the United States. It has been featured numerous times on National Public Radio, performed in several recordings, and has been featured on television and in a major motion picture, as well as in a music video starring Michael Crawford, the original Phantom of the Opera.

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All Music of J. S. Bach (1685-1750) unless otherwise noted:

Concerto in G Major, BWV 592 (performed by Scott Olson)
“Bist du bie mir”, BWV508 (performed by James LaClare)
Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 533 (performed by Cathy Merrill)
Abendlied, Joseph Rheinberger (performed by Jagan Nath Khalsa, violin; Abbey Keller Lancer, organ)
Sonata for Violin and harpsichord in A Major: Presto, BWV 1015 (performed by Jagan Nath Khalsa, violin; Abbey Keller Lancer, organ)
Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 542 (performed by Randy Steere)
Trio Sonata in E Flat: Adagio, BWV 525.2 (performed by Nathan Head)
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638 (performed by Nathan Head)
Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572 (performed by Malcolm Halliday)