The second of a three-part organ series showcasing the masterpieces of two of the greatest composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach and Cesar Franck, continues at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church.
The series is presented by Jeffrey Campbell, associate music director and organist at St. Philip's. The church is at 4440 N. Campbell Ave., at East River Road.
The final concert in the series will be May 13.
Bach was a master of the organ, virtuoso performer, composer, teacher and improviser. Almost a century and a half after his death, his disciple, Cesar Franck, became the spearhead of the French symphonic organ school in showcasing the new Romantic organ sounds of the renowned organ-builder Cavaille-Coll with literature worthy of the instrument.
Campbell brings these two towering figures to life by comparing and contrasting many of their great masterworks.
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A graduate of both the University of British Columbia and Northwestern University in Chicago, Campbell has specialized in the interpretation of Bach's organ and choral music as well as English and French romantic repertoire.
In addition to being associate music director and principal organist at St. Philip's, he is principal organist for Tucson Chamber Artists. He also is dean of the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Admission is by donation to St. Philip's Friends of Music (suggested donation $15). Friends of Music provides support to the music program at St. Philip's through sponsoring concerts, special musical events, commissions, scholarships and community outreach programs.
Parking at the church is available in the north parking lot or in the covered parking in the east parking lot under new solar panels. The office phone number is 299-6421.
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