On Hymns | Saint Mark's, Seattle

Canon Michael Kleinschmidt of Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, gives a brief introduction to how hymns work, culminating in rendition of "Ein Feste Burg" played on the five different divisions of the Mighty Flentrop.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington strives to be: a house of prayer for all people, where we worship God and proclaim the reconciling Gospel of Jesus Christ; a loving, welcoming, inclusive community that nurtures faith, encourages service, and integrates social and environmental justice into our lives; a sacred gathering place for the Diocese of Olympia and the broader community in times of crisis, sorrow, and celebration.
Saint Mark's Cathedral is part of the Episcopal Church, and as a cathedral, serves as the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia.

[@ropcha]

What a treat to hear you place again. I fondly remember the thrill of your playing at St. Thomas 5th Avenue. Those were glorious days.

[@organpipe8Lance]

Thanks for sharing - that Organ is AWESOME and you are so gifted as an Organist.... Lance † ♫♪♫

[@saintmarksseattle]

Thank you, Lance!

[@EddieMillerStudios]

Oh, hi Lance!

[@adamdonovan5633]

Marvelous....so articulate and passionate! I need to fly up to Seattle to hear this fantastic instrument!

[@robertjonasson2527]

Hi,Michael, from Robert Jonasson. Thanks to the generosity of Peter Hallock I got to try this organ in 1977.Fantastic instrument! In 1978 I got permission to do a private hymn recording session with my electronic engineer friend,Tom Minnis.In 1981 I took my parents to hear this organ and in 1983 KING TV did a story about me playing this organ.I lost my left hand in an explosion accident in 1966 but I still can play.I do look forward to visiting this organ again .Bob J

[@EElgar1857]

A great introduction, and on my very favorite organ in the U.S.! 😁

[@saintmarksseattle]

Thank you!

[@donotcare330]

I got to play this organ years ago for an AGO event. Such a wonderful instrument. Keep on posting!!! Thank you!!

[@echoham7504]

Very well done! I much appreciated Michael's narrative and the tremendous sound of that instrument. Both come through very well in the video.

[@saintmarksseattle]

Thank you!

[@EddieMillerStudios]

My favorite hymn! Beautiful!

[@mattbod]

Sounds like a lot of fun as an organ despite my scepticism elsewhere with good claritydespite what sounds like a generous acoustic.

[@royberryman429]

very informative and educational, Michael. I would really enjoy if you would "deconstruct" some secular organ music in this manner, too!

[@saintmarksseattle]

I fear that not much secular music ever gets played on this particular instrument, but we'll see what we can do!