Co-sponsored by The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Come join us at The 14th Annual French Organ Music Festival on Sunday, August 23, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, MO. Free admission. Suggested donation $10. Prepare to be mesmerized by the enchanting compositions of French organ music performed by talented musicians. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of France as you listen to the beautiful sounds echoing through the cathedral, live video from the organ loft, and visual presentations about the composers and the music performed. Come and be captivated by the music's beauty, the Cathedral's ambiance, and the company of fellow music lovers. Our Festival's motto is: Venez quand vous pouvez, restez aussi longtemps que vous voulez, partez quand il vous le faut. Come when you can, stay as long as you want, and leave when you must. Most audience members stay for the entire three-hour festival. We look forward to seeing you at this very special annual event.
This year, in addition to our organ pieces, we will feature two choirs, St. Andrew’s under the direction of Dr. Tom Vozzella and Cathedral Schola under the direction of Dr. Mario Pearson accompanied on the organ by Dr. Jacob Hofeling and Fr. Paul Turner. Returning this year on the organ will be Dr. Jan Kraybill, Dr. Beth Elswick, Max Linares and Dr. Elisa Bickers.
The Festival features a live video feed from the organ console, including program notes about the performers and composers. It is an event for organists, music enthusiasts, and those curious about the pipe organ.
Fratelli Ruffatti 2003
(Rebuild of a 1967 Ruffatti originally installed in St. Paul United Methodist in Louisville, Kentucky)
3M/P, 50 pipe ranks
With a Roland MX-200 module
Electropneumatic Key Action
Click here for organ specification.
Program
2:00 pm: Beth Elswick
Morceau symphonique (Op. 88) Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Improvisation sur le Te Deum Charles Tournemire (1870-1939)
Seven Chorales for Trumpet Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
2:30 pm: Max Linares
Sixième Symphonie Op. 59 Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
I. Introduction et Allegro
III. Scherzo
V. Final
3:00 pm: Fauré | Requiem
Mario Pearson conducting
Fr. Paul Turner, organ
The Cathedral Schola, St. Andrews Choir
3:30 pm: Elisa Bickers
Dieuxeme Fantaisie (1936) and Le Jardin Suspendu (1934) by Jehan Alain
Pastorale, Op 19 (dedicated to Aristide Cavaillé-Coll) (1863) by César Franck
4:00 pm: Vierne | Messe Solennelle
Tom Vozzella conducting
Jacob Hofeling, organ
The Cathedral Schola, St. Andrews Choir
4:30 pm: Jan Kraybill
Sonata-Symphony No. 1 for Organ, Op. 42 Félix-Alexandre Guilmant
I. Introduction and Allegro 1837–1911
II. Pastorale
III. Finale