Organ Master Series Features Roosevelt Organ
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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society continues its Organ Masters series with a performance by renowned organist Peter Sykes on Saturday, April 5, at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.
The recital will feature the 1883 Roosevelt Organ, a masterpiece of American organ history.
The program will include a selection of works by Bach and other composers, highlighting the power and expressiveness of the Roosevelt Organ, the largest instrument built by the innovative organ builder Hilborne Roosevelt. Installed in 1883, this organ remains one of the most significant surviving examples of Roosevelt’s work, showcasing his groundbreaking use of electricity in organ mechanics.
Tickets for the concert are priced at $45 for nonmembers, $40 for Berkshire Bach members, and $10 with a Card to Culture. Children and students with valid ID are admitted free. For further details, including tickets and venue information, visit www.berkshirebach.org/events.
