The album was recorded in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri.
Performer Biography
Jan Kraybill, the organist, is the Organ Conservator at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Organist-in-Residence at the Community of Christ.
Interpretation
This album features organ transcriptions of orchestral works, a practice that became popular in the 19th century due to advancements in organ building.
Instruments
The Julia Irene Kauffman Organ, built by Casavant Frères, has 79 stops, 102 ranks, and 5,548 pipes, with the largest being 32 feet tall.
Recording & Production
Keith O. Johnson, the recording engineer, is a co-founder of Reference Recordings and has received a GRAMMY® for Best Surround Sound Album.
Instruments
The Julia Irene Kauffman Organ's unique façade features fully functional wooden pipes hand-built by Casavant Frères artists, echoing the wood design of Helzberg Hall.
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