In the early morning of January 1, 2012, the Somers Congregational Church burned to the ground as a result of arson. In May of 2014, after two long years of struggle, the church was finally rebuilt, and dedicated, and a new Richards-Fowkes organ was placed in the sanctuary. The organ and acoustics of the room are ideal for chamber music and performance of solo organ literature. The recorded program includes works for cello and organ, flute and organ, as well as a thorough demonstration of the organ alone. Artists are Christa Rakich, organist and artist-in-residence at the Congregational Church of Somers, Kathleen Schiano, cellist, and Greig Shearer, flute.

Tracklist:

Prelude & Fugue In A Minor, Bwv 543: Prelude
Prelude & Fugue In A Minor, Bwv 543: Fuga
Hommage À Pachelbel: Hommage A Pachelbel: Variations On St. Denio
Organ Sonata No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529: I. Allegro
Organ Sonata No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529: II. Largo
Organ Sonata No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529: III. Allegro
Basilica Triptych: I. Ave Maria
Basilica Triptych: II. Stabat Mater
III. Salve Regina
Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
Salut D'amour, Op. 12 (Arr. For Cello And Organ)
Chanson De Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1 (Arr. For Cello And Organ)
Chanson De Matin, Op. 15, No. 2 (Arr. For Cello And Organ)
Prelude, Fugue Et Variation In B Minor, Op. 18 (Arr. For Flute, Cello And Piano)

UPC: 617145114624
Label: Loft Recordings
Release Date: 2.12.16
Format: CD

J Bach S / Rakich / Shearer / Schiano - From the Ashes - Music from Somers Congregational Church (CD)