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The playing of Welsh-born Huw Lewis is described as breathtaking and suave, offering the kind of transcendent performance one always hopes for but only gets to experience once or twice in a lifetime. The performances he offers are the perfect balance of elegance, brilliance, scholarship, and refined good taste – and have been described by The Birmingham News (Alabama) as “joyous.” Dr. Lewis is the head of the organ department at Hope College in Michigan.PHOTOS
From the Critics
“Dazzling and masterful playing…a great artist.”
(The Chronicle, Muskegon, MI)
“A satisfying and remarkably lucid showcase…joyous.”
(The Birmingham News, AL)
“Dr. Lewis played with great authority, but also with an elegance and sensitivity to style, room, and instrument, and received the first standing ovation of the [AGO] convention.”
(The American Organist)
“The 50th anniversary celebration of the Bach Festival culminated in a very impressive organ recital by Huw Lewis. A performer with an international reputation, he presented an almost-all-Bach program of thoroughly challenging works….With panache, Lewis deftly negotiated the many moods and rapid-fire register changes that make this work (Liszt BACH) such a dynamic closing number.” (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
From the Presenters
“An absolutely riveting performance from first note to last! Huw’s firm command of various styles of repertoire, artistic interpretation, creative registration, and warm personality never failed to thrill. A truly consummate musician whose passion for the art of organ music is inspiring.”
(Dr. Larry Visser, LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI, February 2017)
“A stunning recital that can only be described as breathtaking!…the kind of transcendent performance one always hopes for, but only gets to experience once or twice in a lifetime–if that!”
(Alfred Fedak, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany, NY)
“Huw’s playing was really fabulous-thoughtful, engaging, virtuosic when appropriate but musically crafted and mature at all times. He charmed the audience with both his playing and his informative commentary on the music…it was simply a delight to have him here.”
(Don H. Horisberger, Lake Forest, IL)
“It was a delight to present Huw Lewis…The audience responded enthusiastically to his performance, which was at once energetic and sensitive.” (Robert Lee, St. James’ Episcopal Church, Jackson, MI)