Erik Simmons has an ongoing, critically-acclaimed series of CDs featuring the music of American composer Carson Cooman on the Divine Art label.
Performer Biography
Erik Simmons, the performer on this album, started playing the organ at age 10 and holds degrees in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling.
Instruments
The Rosales organ at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is an American eclectic organ with a clear French symphonic influence, designed to excel in both liturgical and concert settings.
Composer Biography
Carson Cooman (b. 1982) is an American composer whose works have been performed on all six inhabited continents, including at Carnegie Hall and in a hot air balloon.
Recording & Production
This recording was produced in a live performance setting using the Hauptwerk system, with a virtual model created by Jiří Žůrek as part of the Sonus Paradisi project.
Composer Biography
As a concert organist, Carson Cooman specializes in contemporary music, with over 300 new compositions by more than 100 international composers written for him.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording is the Rosales Organ Builders, Op. 11, from 1987, located at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon.
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