Music lovers rejoice, the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series is tuning up for their 23rd year in Wiedemann Hall. A total of 11 organ concerts will be held throughout the year, beginning in September.

The concerts will take place in Wiedemann Hall on the distinguished Marcussen organ. The organ was built by the Danish company Marcussen and Son, a business that has been around for over 200 years. The organ is one of four Marcussen instruments in the United States. Both the organ and Wiedemann Hall were designed around each other, making it a very exciting experience for any organist.

Lynne Davis, associate professor at Wichita State and international concert organist, has played many different organs across the globe, but she prefers the Marcussen organ above all others.

“We want to invite the finest organists from all over the world to play on this fine instruments,” says Davis.

The organ series began Sept. 6 with “Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis”. There will also be three distinguished guest arts performing this year, beginning with Kimberly Marshall.

Marshall was the 1985 first prize winner in interpretation at the St. Albans International Organ Competition, and holds the Patricia and Leonard Goldman Endowed Professorship in Organ at Arizona State University.

Following each performance there will be an onstage interview conducted by Davis.

“The audience can get an idea of the organist beyond the music,” says Davis. “It will also demystify this big instrument.”

The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series will allow students and the public to experience the Marcussen organ in person. Admission is for the Distinguished Guest Artist concerts are $16 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased through the College of Fine Art’s website. Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis are free. Keep an eye on the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Facebook page for information on upcoming events.

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