Episode 9 July 22, 2017 Melissa Weidner, Carillonneur
Melissa is one of the principal performers on the Arvella Schuller Carillon on the Christ Cathedral Campus. In this Episode, find out about the Carillon as an instrument, and what it takes to play one, especially at Christ Cathedral. Enjoy exploring this unusual instrument, its history, the locations of the major carillons in the US, where they are cast, and even who composes for this instrument. Christ Cathedral Carillon is very unusual….find out why! Installed in 1990 its 52 bells weight from 13 pounds to 6,270 pounds. All this and more on this weeks’ Music from the (Bell) Tower!
Music: All performed by Melissa Weidner, Carillonneur
Prelude 8 by Matthias van den Gheyn
Prelude 7 by Joannes Franciscus Volckerick
Image No. 2 by Emilien Allard
“Toccata Festevole” from Suite No. 1 for Carillon by John Courter
Remember: Complete music clips and photos are always available at www.ChristCathedralMusic.org
Originally aired on 7/22/17