Music at Midday begins a new season of amazing concert performances this Friday, February 7, at 12:15 p.m. Organist James D. Hicks will perform "Nordic Journey/Organ Music from Denmark" as part of his decade-long research on and performance of organ music of Scandinavia.
 
James D. Hicks is a concert organist living and working out of Califon, New Jersey. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Yale University, and the University of Cincinnati, Hicks has also studied at the Royal School of Church Music in the United Kingdom. Jim has held liturgical positions throughout the United States over the course of thirty-five years, and now devotes himself to concert and recording projects. 
 
This week's program features the organ music of Danish composers:

• Concert, Op. 15 (Allegro moderato; Andantino-Andante; Final fugato) – Gottfred Matthison-Hansen

• Fantasia on a Bridal Dance from Sønderho – Christian Præstholm

• Cantilena – Benna Moe

• Koncert-Suite (Maestoso-Allegro; Andante; Finale pompous festive) – Benna Moe

Please join us at National City Christian Church, located at 5 Thomas Circle, NW, just a few blocks from the McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro stations. You may find complete information about Friday Music at Midday at the church's website. If you are driving and would like to park in the church's garage, click here for directions and instructions.
 
I hope to see you on Friday at 12:15 p.m.!