Congratulations to Frederick Swann!Mr. Swann was recently presented the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Edward A. Hansen Leadership Award. The award was given "in recognition of his stellar career as a concert artist and church musician, and in gratitude for his lifetime of leadership, devoted service, and extraordinary generosity to the Guild."
Frederick Swann, President of the American Guild of Organists (2002-2008), serves as Organist Emeritus of the Crystal Cathedral, Organist Emeritus of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, and Organ Artist-in-residence at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, California. Mr. Swann is also University Organist, Artist-in-residence, and Artist Teacher of organ at Redlands (CA) University.
In addition to more than 2,500 solo recital presentations in major churches, cathedrals and concert halls throughout North America and many foreign countries, Mr. Swann performs frequently with symphony orchestras and choral organizations. In 2002 he was named Performer of the Year by the New York City chapter of the American Guild of Organists. In 2004 he was selected to perform the Inaugural Recital on the new organ in The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Frederick Swann most recently released the album "The Artistry of Frederick Swann" on Gothic Records. Click here to read more about it and to purchase.
Click here to view all of Frederick Swann's releases on The Gothic Catalog!
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