About this Event
Jeremiah Stephenson - Organ
Programme
Charles Tournemire (transcribed Duruflé) - Victimae Paschali
Nicolas De Grigny - Hymne sur Veni Creator
-Plein Jeu
-Fugue à 5
-Duo
-Récit de Cromorne
-Grand Jeu
Oliver Messiaen from l’Ascension
- Alleluias sereins
- Transports de Joie
Maurice Duruflé Suite Op. 5
-Prélude
-Sicilienne
-Toccata
Hailed as “an outstanding player, who combines immaculate technique with remarkable musicianship” (Organists’ Review) Jeremiah’s recent performances have been described by concert organisers as “played with verve, astonishing accuracy and brilliant virtuosity” (Selby Abbey celebrity series) “virtuosic playing matched with effortless humour and charm” (St James International Organ Festival, Sydney) and creating “real warmth of feeling...due to his easy, enthusiastic and cheerful nature” (Beaminster Festival). Jeremiah was recently made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of organ performance and pedagogy.
Known for engaging diverse audiences with a repertoire which spans five centuries, Jeremiah maintains a schedule of international concerts with performance invitations across Europe, North America and Australia. Recent and upcoming fixtures include recitals at Uppsala and Vasterås Cathedrals (Sweden), Oslo Cathedral (Norway), Copenhagen Cathedral (Denmark), St James King Street (Sydney), Sées Cathedral (France), the Church of the Advent Boston and Trinity Church Worcester (MA), St Luke’s Episcopal Church San Antonio (Texas), Rocamadour Festival (France), St Matthew Festival Anykščiai (Lithuania), Villasanta Organ Festival (Italy) and Janačeck May Festival (Czechia).
In addition to his well researched programmes and audience rapport, Jeremiah’s passion for bringing new audiences to the organ is evidenced in the innovative work he does at St Paul’s Cathedral, devising events and workshops designed to introduce children to the organ. He has grown this programme to include Secondary school students and “Organ Inspiration Days” for young players across the UK to receive tuition on the various organs at St Paul’s.
This year Jeremiah will move to New York to take up the role of Associate Organist at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, where he will be the principal organist for services, concerts and broadcasts with the world famous Choir of Men and Boys. This follows nine years as Associate Director of Music at All Saints Margaret Street, maintaining and developing its strong Anglo-Catholic musical tradition.
Jeremiah's playing has been broadcast on television and radio in the UK, France and the Czech Republic, where in 2016 he won first prize in the Petr Eben International Organ Competition. During this time, he was completing his full time studies at Toulouse Conservatoire with Michel Bouvard, Jan Willem Jansen and Philippe Lefebvre, supported by the Nicholas Danby Trust. This followed two years of study with Susan Landale at the Royal Academy of Music, graduating with a first class Master of Music degree and several prizes.
Jeremiah holds an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, graduating with a special prize recognising outstanding services to Queens' College in his role as Organ Scholar. He returns regularly to the University to teach the current cohort of Scholars and is increasingly in demand for coaching diploma examination and competition entrants.
Jeremiah recently completed the Certificate Programme in Injury Preventative Keyboard Technique at Salem College, studying piano literature and pedagogy with Barbara Lister-Sink, and incorporates this particular interest in the biomechanical fundamentals of technique into his performing and teaching practice. He has a proven track record of helping students overcome technical difficulties and rehabilitate playing-related pain and injury, and has given masterclasses on this subject for the University of Oxford and Leeds International Organ Festival.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 16.27
