Jonathan Dimmock

Organ at Davidson announcement
Organ at Davidson presents international concert organist Jonathan Dimmock as the final artist in its 2011-2012 Sixth series. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, in the Davidson College Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The event is free with donations encouraged.

Luckily for local pipe organ enthusiasts, California-based and internationally renowned concert organist Mr. Dimmock is also the youngest brother of Jane Cain, herself a well-known organist, music director at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

A published composer and writer, with more than 35 CDs in his name, Jonathan Dimmock is currently organist at San Fancisco’s St. Ignatius Church, Director of the Grace Cathedral Camerata and Organist for the San Francisco Symphony. He also plays keyboards with many ensembles including the San Francisco Symphony.

A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Yale School of Music and Yale Divinity School, the guest artist was the first ever American to hold the prestigious position of Organ Scholar of Westminster Abbey. After that he served three cathedrals: New York City’s St. John the Divine, St. Mark’s in Minneapolis and San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral.

Praised for his diverse repertoire and engagement with his audiences, Mr. Dimmock has distinguished himself through dazzling and highly sensitive performances in churches, major concert halls, musical festivals and cathedrals throughout the world. He is considered by many to be one of the leading musicians in his field.

The program includes music by Bach and the composers he influenced, including Mozart. Of special interest will be the Sonata for Four Hands by Gustav Merkel, played by the brother-sister duo.

Jonathan Dimmock’s performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Davidson College Presbyterian Church sanctuary on Tuesday, May 1. Concerts are free with donations gratefully accepted toward expanding the series. A meet the artist reception in the parlor follows each recital in the series. More details available at www.dcpc.org.