Sowerby, Symphony in G Major played by William Whitehead
William Whitehead (d. 2000) made this recording in 1989 in Washington National Cathedral on the great IV/185 organ by Ernest Skinner and Aeolian-Skinner (1938/1958), which was enlarged by Joseph Whiteford in 1963 and 1974. Whitehead studied with Mildred Andrews and Alexander McCurdy and received degrees from the University of Oklahoma, Curtis Institute of Music, and Columbia University. He served as organist and director of music at many churches including Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City, and Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He played numerous recitals and served on the faculties of the Guilmant School, Mannes College of Music, and Westminster Choir College.
All compositions by Leo Sowerby
Symphony in G Major
Carillon
A Wedding Processional
Copyright Resmiranda Recordings 1989