Augustana Lutheran Church is pleased to partner with Augustana Arts offering host space for concerts, music lessons, workshops, and more. Augustana Arts is an independent 501 (c) (3) corporation, formed in 1997 as an outgrowth of the activities of the Augustana Lutheran Church concert series. The mission of Augustana Arts is complementary to the stated goals of the ministry of Augustana Lutheran Church.

A Gala Organ Recital!

James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of Choristers, of Westminster Abbey, London, plays at Augustana! Playing his way across the United States, Denver is one of the concert venues, and Augustana is the select church and organ venue! James O’Donnell is internationally recognized as a conductor and organist. Since January 2011 he has been President of the Royal College of Organists. He has appeared in concert all over the world, including the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and throughout Europe.

James O’Donnell spent five years as Assistant Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral before being appointed Master of Music at the age of 26. His work over the next twelve years with the Cathedral Choir was highly acclaimed, and the choir won many accolades for its recordings, including the Gramophone “Record of the Year” award in 1998. The Cathedral Choir was also awarded a Royal Philharmonic Society Award, the first choir to be so honored.

In January 2000 James O’Donnell took up his present appointment at Westminster Abbey, where he is responsible for the direction of the music both at the daily choral services and the many national occasions which take place there, including the Wedding of HRH Prince William with Miss Catherine Middleton in April 2011. He conducts The Choir of Westminster Abbey in its program of concerts, broadcasts, recordings and tours, which in recent years have included visits to the Far East, the United States, Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Spain.

This extraordinary opportunity to hear one of the world’s leading organists is co-presented by Augustana Arts and the Denver Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. A reception immediately follows the afternoon performance, giving attendees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Mr. O’Donnell. The organ recital is at Augustana on Sunday, February 19, 3 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased through the Augustana Arts website (www.augustanaarts.org) or at the door: $20/Adults, $15 /Seniors or Students, $8/Children 5–12 years.

For information on Augustana Arts, visit www.augustanaarts.org.