Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Announce Organist Substitution for July 1 Concert
June 25, 2008
The Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO) announced today that Boston organist Peter Edwin Krasinski will replace Gereon Krahforst for the upcoming July 1 concert at Merrill Auditorium.
Read MoreFrom the Municipal Organist
June 6, 2008
While on sabbatical in Ecuador, Ray Cornils spent time visiting and playing many of the 13 playable pipe organs in that South American country.
Read MoreFrom the Executive Director
June 6, 2008
Hermann Kotzschmar's legacy continues as the Kotzschmar Organ enters its 96th season of concerts, organ demonstrations and tours, open console, lectures, presentations, and education programs.
Read MoreNews from the Organ Committee
June 6, 2008
FOKO Organ Committee participates in symposium to inspect and discuss the long-term care of the Kotzschmar Organ.
Read MoreA Board's Eye View: An Interview with John Bishop
June 6, 2008
Read MoreThe Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Welcome Ben Van Oosten April 29 for a French Romantic Concert
April 11, 2008
Ben van Oosten from the Netherlands will perform a French Romantic Concert in Portland’s Merrill Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th.
Read MoreFriends of the Kotzschmar Organ Celebrate the Legacy of Hermann Kotzschmar April 15
March 28, 2008
The Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ will celebrate the Legacy of Hermann Kotzschmar, Portland's pre-eminent musician of the late 19th century and the organ's namesake, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. This marks the 100
th anniversary of Hermann Kotzschmar’s death.
Read MoreCurator Bob Faucher resigns after long tenure
March 27, 2008
After 9 years of tuning and caring for this mighty instrument, Bob has decided it is time to move on.
Read MoreBoard's Eye View: An Interview with Skip Orem
March 27, 2008
Read MoreCornils, Grammer and Burleigh speak at Portland Rotary
February 29, 2008
THE HALLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF ORGAN MUSIC
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