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BENEFACTORS Robert Bottoms Richard Kirtland

GRAND PATRONS William Beck Russell G. Schertle & Manuel J. Rosales

PATRON Stewart Foster

SPONSORS Namhee Han, Ph.D, D.M.A. Jack Le Van Dr. James Vail Los Angeles Chapter Nancy and Stowell Werden Vivian P. McCormick & Thomas H. McCage, Jr. American Guild of Organists Zeljko Marasovich, Dean ! Philip Smith, Sub-Dean DONORS Dr. William Wunsch, Secretary ! Douglas Herbst, Treasurer Good Samaritan Hospital - All Souls Chapel Charles and Maxine Brechbiel Elfrieda Baum Gregory Casserly Nelson Dodge Roger A. House Christian Herrmann Jr., M.D. Skinner Organ Company Thompson Howell Dr. Debora L. Huffman Year: 1928 Dr. James Hurd Rick Jackson presents Opus: 701 Kenneth Kukuk Greg Larkin 2 manuals / 12 stops / 6 ranks / 378 pipes Bob Menzies Ty Woodward

John S. Mitchell Gary & Marjie Toops Great Mark E. Villalobos & Douglas Herbst James Walker 8' Diapason 61 Dr. William and Mary Lee Mistretta Patricia L. Teele Concert of Christmas Music 8' Rohrflote (sw) Cherry Rhodes and Ladd Thomas David E. York 8' Salicional (sw) 8' Voix Celeste (sw) 4' Flute (sw) CONTRIBUTORS Monday, December 3, 2012 Swell Richard & Leslee Amenta Andrea Anderson David J. Billeter 8' Rohrflote 61 Geraldine Biggs McGrath Linus H. Bittner, Jr. Malcom Cole 8:00 p.m. 8' Salicional 61 Dr. Christoph Bull Fr. John E. Crean Sylvia Crowell 8' Voix Celeste 61 Dr. Harold Daugherty, Jr. Jane A. Downs Connie Grisham 4' Flute 61 Wilbur Held Tabitha Henken Mark C. Holmstrom Good Samaritan Hospital 8' Corno d'Amore 61 Emil Iliev Fran Johnston Patricia L. Kelly Tremolo George & Barbara J. Klump Ginny King Alice Rucker All Souls Chapel Pedal Frank & Freddie Lu McGinnis Edith Ott Catherine M. Popovic 16' Bourdon 12 (sw) Orpha Ochse Joan Sandmeyer Peter Bates Simun 637 Lucas Street 8' Gedeckt (sw) Philip A. Smith Frederick Swann Lavette Teague Los Angeles, California 90017 Dr. Williametta Spencer Helen Young François Vaillancourt Couplers (8 typical) Dr. William L. Wunsch All pipes under expression Fr. Jerry Anderson, Chaplain The 1928 Skinner Organ Opus 701 in the All Souls Chapel at Good Samaritan Hospital is an Donations as of Novermber, 2012 instrument of significant musical and historical value. It has been cited by the Organ Historical If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please mail your check Society of America as "Worthy of Preservation" and as a beautiful example of a small instrument built by the Skinner Organ Company. to William Beck, Fundraising Chair: 1692 Bel-Air Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077 The organ is in the process of restoration by Rosales Organ Builders but is completely playable at present time. The restored console will be completed and installed early 2013.

An avid fan of music, Kyung Chy developed into opera at a young age. Born in South Korea, she began to hone her skills in the discipline of opera performance while attending school. She was accepted into the Korean National University of Arts in 1993 as a result of receiving first place honors in an audition. After earning her bachelor’s degree In 1997, she continued her studies in Milano, Italy at the Conservatory of Giuseppe Verdi, entering as the frontrunner and graduating with top honors for voice(1998-2001). She received a scholarship to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and finished her master of music degree in 2006. She has been recognized for her outstanding Monday, December 3, 2012 achievements three separate times in international competitions at Bilbao in Spain as well as Sanremo and Lecco in Italy. Performing in various countries including Japan, Italy, The United States, and Good Samaritan Hospital Korea, she has exhibited her talent and skill through opera. She has played the parts of Madama All Souls Chapel Catese in Il Viaggio Reims (2004), Fiordiligi of Cosi fan tutte and Yerma of Lorca, The Child of the Moon by Ian Krouse (2005) in UCLA. LA Times gave her rave reviews on her performance saying Kyung Chy’s high notes [are]the real, sparkling thing! Recently, she gave a performance for Korean National Assembly members in Seoul, Korea (2006). Also, the Bohemian's Foundation had awarded her with a scholarship for the excellence she displayed in her singing (2006). Kyung Chy, a dedicated performer, continues to overwhelm audiences with her elegant presence. ~ ~ PROGRAM ~ Playing from the heart defines Namhee Han’s approach to music making. She was a featured artist at the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) in 2004 and the Regional Convention of the AGO in San Francisco in 2011. Namhee was selected for the 6th Musashino-Tokyo International Organ Competition in 2008. Constantly expanding the repertoire of her artistic expressions, she has played the harpsichord and harmonium with the GRAMMY Award winning Southwest Chamber Music. A native of South Korea, Namhee studied the piano from age eight. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Noël sur les flutes Louis Claude d’Aquin English education from Seoul National University, she came to the US to pursue graduate studies in From "Six Interludes on Christmas Carols" William Lloyd Webber linguistics. She began organ study with Thomas Harmon in 1999 and completed Master's and Doctoral Dr. Namhee Han (1694-1772) - The Holy and the Ivy (1914-1982) degrees in organ performance at UCLA working with Christoph Bull. In addition, she holds Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in applied linguistics from UCLA. - Noël Nouvelet Dr. Han has coached with Marie-Claire Alain, Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini, Jean Guillou and Guy Carol "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" (v. 1 & 2) Zeljko Marasovich Bovet, and participated in master classes by such eminent teacher-organists as David Craighead, Frederick Swann, Marilyn Keiser, Christopher Herrick, Paul Jacobs, Kimberly Marshall and Sophie- please see the insert Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin. She has also studied with Philip Smith, the Organ Conservator at Walt Dr. Namhee Han Disney Concert Hall. Carol “Once in Royal David’s City” (v. 1, 2 & 4) The resident organist at Westwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, Dr. Han is keenly interested Carol “Sussex Carol” (v. 1, 2 & 4) in contributing to the music community in Southern California and regularly collaborates with instrumentalists, orchestras and choral groups in local performances. Her recent performance projects Silent Night for cello and piano (arr. by Daniel Kelley) please see the insert include playing solo and duo organ pieces for the DVD “The story of the Walt Disney Concert Hall Ruslan Biryukov & Zeljko Marasovich Dr. Namhee Han organ” (http://disneyhallorgan.com/). She enjoys teaching piano and organ, and maintaining an intellectually stimulating and physically active life. More information including her recordings and performance samples can be found at http://organmusicfromtheheart.com. “O, Holy Night” Adolphe Adam (1803-1856) "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen" Johannes Brahms ~ Heralded as a charismatic performer, MPEIC artist Ruslan Biryukov (!"#$%& '()*+,-) represents a Kyung Chy & Dr. Namhee Han arr. by John-Kevin Hilbert Zeljko Marasovich (1833-1897) new generation of creative professional musicians whose artistic level is recognized not only by awards, but also by a worldwide audience. Known for his "superb artistry, passion and individuality," he collaborated with Midori, Kirill Rodin, Mstislav Rostropovich and Seiji Ozawa in venues such as “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion!” from Messiah G. F. Handel "The Little Drummer Boy" (arr. by Zeljko Marasovich) the Los Angeles Disney Hall, the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Hall and the Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory in over twenty countries in the former USSR, Europe and the United States. A master Kyung Chy & Dr. Namhee Han (1685-1759) Ruslan Biryukov & Zeljko Marasovich teacher extraordinaire, Mr. Biryukov has taught at Ippolitov-Ivanov State Institute of Music, Music Academy in Croatia, Alto Polis Academy and music festivals in Europe, Russia and the United States. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan and winner of the 17th MPE International Competition, Ruslan Biryukov is From "Livre de Noëls" Op.60 A. Guilmant (1837-1911) Carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful” a graduate of Baku Music Academy, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, and USC Thornton School of Music. His creative artistic ideas are based upon traditions learned from legendary artists Kirill - Offertorie on "Grand Dieu" & "Allons Pasteurs, que l'on s'eveille" Kyung Chy & Dr. Namhee Han Rodin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Daniil Shafran, Natalia Gutman, Janos Starker, Steven Isserlis, - Introduction and Variations on a Polish Carol please see the insert Eleonore Schoenfeld, and Midori. (2 verses soprano solo in Latin, than v.1 & v.3 all) A musician committed to a lifetime of music making, his purpose to introduce art as a philosophy of Zeljko Marasovich existence to audiences from all walks of life: Mr. Biryukov is known for his prodigally magnificent cello sound, shaped as a flowing monument to a concept which equates a sense of life with a sense of beauty. To read more about Ruslan Biryukov, please visit www.celloart.com. Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (v. 1, 2 & 4) ~ please see the insert Zeljko Marasovich (pronounced ZhEl-ko) was born in Zagreb, Croatia. He studied piano, organ and Kyung Chy, soprano theory of music at the Zagreb Academy of Music. After graduation he continued his studies in Rome Dr. Namhee Han at the St. Cecilia Conservatory of Music, under Mo. Fernando Germani. At the same time Zeljko Dr. Namhee Han, organ started performing and giving organ recitals throughout Europe, United States and Asia. Some of his Ruslan Biryukov, violoncello most memorable recitals took place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall, Riga Cathedral in Latvia, Gewandhaus in Leipzig, St. Ignatius in O Come, O Come Emmanuel (arr. by Zeljko Marasovich) Zeljko Marasovich, organ Ruslan Biryukov & Zeljko Marasovich Rome, Brucknerhaus in Linz, etc. In 1985 Zeljko Marasovich moved to the United States and continued his studies at USC Thornton School of Music, where he graduated under prof. Ladd Thomas. He had a long standing association with Pepperdine University in Malibu. In 2011 Marasovich was commissioned by the LA Chapter of the American Guild of Organists to write an opening composition for the Centennial Celebration Gala Concert held at the First Congregational Church. Currently he is serving as the Dean of the Los Angeles Chapter of the AGO.