THE DIAPASON OCTOBER 2015 Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, Virginia Cover feature on pages 34–36 Michael Hey “The first piece [gave] the soloist, Michael Hey, the opportunity to show his talents. Mr. Hey performed admirably, playing without a score in front of him and making the music seem improvisatory in the way that Handel might have played it.” Seen and Heard International “The organ part was vividly played on Friday by Michael Hey.” The New York Times PO Box 6507, Detroit, MI 48206-6507 WWW.CONCERTARTISTS.COM Charles Miller, President -
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[email protected] Gavin Black has returned from his summer hiatus and www.TheDiapason.com An International Monthly Devoted to the Organ, discusses the question of looking at the hands (or feet) while the Harpsichord, Carillon, and Church Music playing. Larry Palmer’s column this month offers a look at the latest of Mark Schweizer’s “liturgical mysteries,” along with a CONTENTS cautionary tale for those of us who travel. 20 under 30 FEATURES Our feature articles this month include an interview with Juan The nominations for our 20 under 30 Class of 2016 will open The Liturgical Organist Paradell-Solé, the well-traveled organist who serves the Sistine on December 1, so please begin thinking about worthy candi- A Conversation with Juan Paradell-Solé Chapel Choir in Rome, and John Speller’s report of the 2015 dates for nomination.