Described as ‘one of the greatest organists of our time’ by ABC Radio National, Joseph Nolan returns for another virtuosic performance at St George’s Cathedral on 15 June.
Joseph Nolan’s 2021 concert at the Cathedral sold out well in advance and prompted both a standing ovation and an encore, followed by fabulous reviews. Now he is back to play pieces by Bach, Liszt and Widor.
It is rare to hear Joseph play the organ in a solo recital in Perth as his primary focus is training and conducting the Cathedral’s stunning choirs. However, Joseph does appear regularly in Perth as both a conductor and concerto organist with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, whose Chief Conductor Asher Fisch is on record as saying:
‘Joseph Nolan should be heard in the finest concert halls in the world.’
Joseph has recently been signed as an exclusive artist with Mark Stephan Buhl Artists Management, based in Vienna, lifting his international profile even higher. His most recent tour was closer to home in New Zealand, alongside world famous pianist Gabriela Montero and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Gabriela is quoted as saying:
‘Joseph Nolan is an extraordinary artist!’
Joseph describes the works he has chosen to play on 15 June as a ‘passionate and engaging repertoire’ that befits Limelight Magazine‘s very recent critique of Joseph being ‘the master of sustained intensity’.
All of the programmed works are drawn from Joseph’s highly successful CDs recorded in Europe:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Chaconne in D minor, arr Henri Messerer
Franz Liszt, Fantasy and Fugue on the chorale ‘Ad nos, ad salutarem undam’
Charles-Marie Widor, Organ Symphony no 6 in G minor
Joseph’s recordings have received unanimous praise from the world’s top music review publications from New York to London and Sydney. He is perhaps best known for his recordings for Signum Records of Widor’s complete organ works, recorded on the organ of La Madeleine Paris, which has been declared the ‘benchmark set’ by Gramophone, The New Criterion and MusicWeb International.
His recording on the organ of St Bavo Haarlem, which includes Bach’s Chaconne, was described as a ‘wonderful accomplishment’ in Gramophone, received innumerable 5 star reviews, was Editor’s Choice in Limelight, and was selected as a 2018 Recording of the Year by MusicWeb International.
Liszt’s Fantasy and Fugue features in his recording on the organ of St Sulpice – another CD to be awarded ‘benchmark’ status, this time by the American Record Guide.
Don’t miss out on this chance to hear Joseph play these pieces on the king of instruments here in Perth! This is the Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert, and is generously supported by Alexandra and Julian Burt.
Tickets are $50 standard, $40 concession. Large screens will enhance the audience experience.
