Performs at concert: Restored string organ played by organist Gail Archer on the 25th of August, 2025
On Sunday, August 2nd, at 6 PM, the Evangelical Church Community of Schweina is hosting an organ concert featuring the talented Gail Archer. This renowned concert organist, choral conductor, and educator will be performing works by Bach, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, and Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel.
Gail Archer, a faculty member at the Harriman Institute of Columbia University, is known for her exceptional skills and versatility in the world of music. She serves as organist at Vassar College and director of the music program at Barnard College of Columbia University. Archer is also the artistic director of the organ concert series for established and young artists at the historic Central Synagogue in New York City.
Advance sales for the concert are available at several locations, including Friseur Nürnberger (Schweina), Hubertusapotheke (Schweina), Postfiliale & Pop-up-Label-Shop Bad Liebenstein, and at the box office. Refreshments will be provided in the church garden during the concert.
Gail Archer's 2024 European tour will take her to Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the island of Mallorca. Her upcoming concert on October 6, 2024, will see her performing Bulgarian-themed organ music in a shared program with pianist Vlada Tomova. This event is the only known date for her 2024 concert appearances based on available information.
In 2008, Archer made history by becoming the first American to perform all of Olivier Messiaen's works. This achievement was recognised by Time Out New York, which named the Messiaen cycle the "Best of 2008" in classical music and opera. In spring 2024, Archer won a scholarship to record a new album of Bulgarian organ literature in Dobrich, Bulgaria.
Archer is also the founder of Musforum (www.musforum.org), an international network for organists. Her previous recordings include "Cantius" and "Chernivtsi, A Russian Journey," "The Muse's Voice," "Franz Liszt: A Hungarian Rhapsody," "Bach: The Transcendent Genius," "An American Idyll," "A Mystic in the Making," Meyer Media, and "The Orpheus of Amsterdam: Sweelinck and His Pupils," CALA Records.
For those who lead the Barnard-Columbia Chorus and the Chamber Singers at Barnard College, Gail Archer's talent and dedication extend beyond the organ. Her annual concert series in New York focuses on composers' anniversaries and various musical themes, showcasing her commitment to promoting and celebrating music.
If you're a fan of classical music or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, the August 2nd organ concert in Schweina is not to be missed. For those unable to attend, keep an eye on official artist websites or dedicated concert listing platforms closer to the date for potential updates regarding Gail Archer's 2024 tour schedule.
The renowned concert organist, Gail Archer, who is also a faculty member at the Harriman Institute of Columbia University and known for her exceptional skills in the world of music, will be performing at the Evangelical Church Community of Schweina on August 2nd, offering an entertaining evening of music. Gail Archer's 2024 European tour, which includes stops in Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden, and Italy, among others, promises more opportunities to enjoy her talents in the future.
