Christ Church is offering a free concert and reception with Jamie Hitel, Director of Music at Christ Church Greenwich on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 5:00 pm.
The renowned organist will present a program of a variety of classical and sacred music spanning the organ repertory from the baroque to the present day.
Jamie Hitel. Photo: Joanne Bouknight
The program has been carefully curated to showcase the myriad of colors and textures available on the Harrison & Harrison organ. The pieces will include works by:
- Buxtehude
- Boyce
- Bach
- Vivaldi
- Franck
- Mathias•
- Messiaen
- Philip Moore
Jamie has led the music at Christ Church since 2008, and was previously Director of Music at churches with substantial music programs in the United States and the United Kingdom.
His visionary leadership has raised standards of music making, and provided opportunities for members to sing at several of England’s great cathedrals, as well as to work with internationally renowned musicians and vocal coaches including Philip Moore, James O’Donnell, and Hilary Llystyn Jones.
Admission is free, and a free will offering will be taken. The concert will be followed by a reception in the chapel foyer.
Christ Church is located at 254 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich, CT.
About Christ Church Music:
The choirs of Christ Church Greenwich offer praise through song and community. As one of the leading music programs in the United States, we offer excellence through regular performances and sing a wide variety of music locally and through regular visits to English Cathedrals.
The choirs offer opportunities for those aged four and older. Through our vibrant rehearsals, members learn singing technique, music theory, music history and occasional theology appropriate to the age group.