Carson Cooman is many things musical - organist and Composer in Residence at the Memorial Church, Harvard University; writer, critic and consultant, concert organist, and above all a highly prolific composer of music in a wide variety of genres, from orchestral to song. His organ compositions come in many styles, from liturgical models, to more gritty and substantial pieces such as his organ symphonies and preludes and fugues. This album contains several fine works including the Third Organ Symphony. Erik Simmons started playing the organ at age 10 when he was a chorister at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glendale, California. His primary organ teacher was Richard Slater. Erik has furthered his studies by working with Lanny Collins, Barbara Baird, and Lee Garrett, and through master classes with various clinicians, including Harald Vogel. Erik holds a BA in applied mathematics and MS in mathematical modeling from Humboldt State University. He has recorded many albums, including an album of the organ music of American composer James Woodman.

Tracklist:

Carillon After The Bells Of Ulm Cathedral, Op. 1280
Legend No. 1, Op. 1265
Tiento De Falsas, Op. 1261
Preghiera Pastorale, Op. 1256
Legend No. 2, Op. 1266
Praeludium In Festo S. Thomae Apostoli, Op. 1253
Legend No. 3, Op. 1267
Praeambulum Festivum, Op. 1260
Legend No. 4, Op. 1268
Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 1251 "Portals": I. One Teacher
Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 1251 "Portals": II. With Thanksgiving
Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 1251 "Portals": III. Humble Yourselves
Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 1251 "Portals": IV. Speak And Do Not Be Silent
Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 1251 "Portals": V. Sing Joyfully

UPC: 809730519529
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 7.19.19
Format: CD

Cooman / Simmons - Music for Organ 11 (CD)