Élan Vital: Andrew Senn at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
Andrew Senn, Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia began his organ study with William Aylesworth at age 13 and at 18 received a full scholarship to study with John Weaver at the Curtis Institute. This recording is based on his first recital at the church. The organ was most recently rebuilt in 2000 by the Reuter Organ Company with four manuals and over 85 stops in the gallery and chancel organs. A history and present stoplist are included in the CD booklet, along with notes on the works. WILLAN: Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue in e flat STRAVINSKY, tr. Senn: Berceuse and Final from The Firebird Suite HOWELLS: Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No. 3 VIERNE: Romance from Symphonie No. 4 REUBKE: Sonata on the 94th Psalm Total Playing Time: 67:572008 Zarex Corporation