3/15/12
Guest Artist Donald Sutherland Slated For 3rd Bach Marathon At SLU
CANTON - The Third Johann Sebastian Bach Marathon at St. Lawrence University will be on Saturday, March 24, from 2 to 7 p.m. in Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Organists, University presidents, a pianist and chamber musicians will present some of the most outstanding compositions by Bach.
The audience is encouraged to come whenever they wish, for as long as they like.
Organist Donald S. Sutherland will be in residence at the University from March 22 through March 24, visiting a variety of classes on campus. His residency will culminate with a performance at the marathon. Sutherland will present an open lecture/recital on Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
Sutherland is the coordinator of organ at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He taught at Syracuse University before accepting a major church position at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in the Washington, DC, area.
Marathon performers include many local area residents, such as the Canton Central School Select Girls' Choir. The full program, including works and artists, is available online.
North Country Public Radio is media sponsor of the event.
