Events
Upcoming organ events in and around Minnesota
(See also: Michael’s Appearances)
Related link: Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
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We are excited to provide information on vibrant musical happenings in Minnesota and beyond. The organ is featured in each event listed. Some of these may be streamed, too, and others may be offered exclusively online.
Here’s what is on the calendar in coming days and weeks. Many events were tentatively “go” at the time of posting, but specific information may change. Though we will attempt to keep the information on this page current, please consult the individual venues for any last-minute changes and to confirm accuracy.
April
Pedals, Pipes and Pizza event at 1st Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN
Pipe Organ Heritage Committee of the Twin Cities American Guild of Organists Chapter Organ Crawl
Mark Fideldy at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Saturday, April 26 at 7PM – resident organist Mark Fideldy provides improvised accompaniment to the 1927 Cedil B. Deille film King of Kings featuring the 1954 Kilgen organ (III/24) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (1720 E. Minnehaha Parkway) in Minneapolis, MN. Free.
Merideth Klingbell at 1st Lutheran Church
April 27, Sunday at 1PM – Bemidji State University student Merideth Klingbell plays a concert, including the premiere of a new piece by fellow BSU student Luke Bastian, on the 25-rank Casavant organ at 1st Lutheran Church (900 Bemidji Avenue North) in Bemidji, MN. Free.
Red River Theatre Organ Society at A Center for the Arts
April 27, Sunday at 2PM – members of the Red River Theatre Organ Society (Bo Anderson, Alex Swanson, Elliot Sander, Alex Moe and Dylan Thiele) present their Second Annual Silent Movie Matinee, including an original score by Elliot Sander for the Clara Bow silent classic Get Your Man, featuring the 12-rank Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ at A Center for the Arts (124 West Lincoln Avenue) in Fergus Falls, MN. Admission.
Kristina Rizzotto at the Church of St. Louis, King-of-France
May
Balint Karosi at Hope Presbyterian Church
May 2, Friday at 7:30PM – guest recitalist Balint Karosi (1st Presbyterian, Philadelphia) presents a solo concert of music by Bach and Friends (works by De Grigny, Correa de Arauxo, Schumann, and Karosi) under the auspices of the Bach Society of Minnesota featuring the magnificent 97-rank 1979 Fisk pipe organ at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summit Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Admission.
Balint Karosi master-class at the chapel of the St. Paul Seminary
May 3, Saturday from 9:30AM-noon – visiting soloist Balint Karosi will lead a Bach-focused master-class for TCAGO members and friends in the chapel of the St. Paul Seminary (2260 Summit Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Free. Interested observers are invited.
In Praise of Bach at the chapel of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth
May 3, Saturday at 7PM – area organists present an evening In Praise of Bach featuring the 32-rank 1993 Marrin tracker-action organ in the chapel of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, MN. Free/donation.
Henry Dangerfield at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
May 4, Sunday at 3PM – talented teen-aged Twin Cities organist Henry Dangerfield will play a program of works by Bach, Durufle, Florence Price, Louis Vierne and others featuring the 108-rank Casavant-Schantz pipe organ at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (900 Stillwater Road) in Mahtomedi, MN. Free.
Richard Gray at the Church of St. Louis, King-of-France
Greg Zelek at the Carlson Family Stage at Northrop on the University of Minnesota
May 6, Tuesday at 7PM – recently appointed Northrop Organist Greg Zelek presents an Organ Plus program with diverse other instrumental collaborators, featuring the 108-rank Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ above the Carlson Family Stage at Northrop on the University of Minnesota main campus in Minneapolis. MN. Admission (UofMN students free), also live-streamed.
Kathrine Handford at the Church of St. Louis, King-of-France
Cathedral Choir, Choral Society and Orchestra, led by Raymond Johnston at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
May 17, Saturday at 7:30PM – the Cathedral Choir, Choral Society and Orchestra, led by Raymond Johnston, present “Dona Nobis Pacem” by Ralph Vaughan Williams as the season’s concluding event in the Music Series of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral (519 Oak Grove) in Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
David Cherwien at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
May 18, Sunday at 4PM – guest organist David Cherwien leads a Hymn Festival as the concluding event in the season’s music series featuring the 55-rank 1965 Casavant pipe organ at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (4100 Lyndale Avenue South) in Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
Charles Barlandn at the Church of St. Louis, King-of-France
Samuel Backman at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf
May 21, Wednesday at 12:30 (following noon Mass) – guest soloist Samuel Backman substitutes for resident Joel Anderson to play the final concert in the 2024-2025 Noontime Series featuring the 67-rank 2001 Lively-Fulcher pipe organ at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf (215 South 8th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
June
North Shore organists at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors, MN.
June 1, Sunday at 3PM – a group of the best North Shore organists (Velda Graham Bell, Rosemary Guiney, Thomas Hamilton, Rachael Kresha, Charles Sundquist & David Tryggestad) will play a benefit concert to raise funds for restorative repairs to the historic 1883 Hook & Hastings (Opus 1165) pipe organ at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (227 Third Street) in Two Harbors, MN. Donation.
June 7 • 9:00PM
June 8 • 9:00PM
Kathy Saltzman Romey at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
June 7 (Saturday) & 8 (Sunday) at 4PM – the 18th annual Bach Tage, led by Kathy Saltzman Romey, devoted to preparation and performance of Bach’s Cantata No. 74 and other works by Praetorius and Pachelbel, with the Mirandola Ensemble, including the 55-rank Schlicker pipe organ at Mount Olive Lutheran Church(3045 Chicago Avenue South) in Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
David Wickerham at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI
June 15, Sunday at 2PM – organist David Wickerham presents a Red, White & Blue Spectacular of musical Americana featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI. Admission.
July
Natalie Mealey at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 2, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Natalie Mealey (Cleveland, OH) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Arang Park at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 9, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Arang Park (Seoul, South Korea) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Benton Schmidt at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI
July 13, Sunday at 3PM – guest soloist Benton Schmidt (Newman Center, North Dakota State University) plays a concert on the 50-rank 2008 Noack tracker-action organ in the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (5250 Justin Road) just outside La Crosse, WI. Free/donation. The Culina Mariana Café in the Visitors Center is an excellent place for pre-concert lunch.
Isaac Drewes at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 16, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Isaac Drewes (Minneapolis, MN) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
David Cherwien at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 23, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist David Cherwien (Minneapolis, MN) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Margaret-Mary Sauppé at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI
July 27, 2025, Sunday at 3PM – guest soloist Margaret-Mary Sauppé (Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Los Alamos, NM) plays a concert on the 50-rank 2008 Noack tracker-action organ in the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (5250 Justin Road) just outside La Crosse, WI. Free/donation. The Culina Mariana Café in the Visitors Center is an excellent place for pre-concert lunch.
Celina Kobetitsch at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 30, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Celina Kobetitsch plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
August
Carolyn Diamond at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf
August 23, Saturday at 7:00 PM – local soloist Carolyn Diamond plays a concert with music following the theme “Sounds of Joy” featuring the 67-rank 2001 Lively-Fulcher pipe organ at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf (215 South 8th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
