William Whitehead (d. 2000) made this recording in 1989 in Washington
“National” Cathedral on the great
IV/185 organ by Ernest Skinner and Aeolian-Skinner (1938/1958),
which was enlarged by Joseph Whiteford in 1963 and 1974.
(read review) Whitehead studied with Mildred Andrews and
Alexander McCurdy and received degrees from the University of Oklahoma, Curtis Institute of Music, and Columbia University.
He served as organist and director of music at many churches including Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City,
and Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He played numerous recitals and served on the faculties of the Guilmant School,
Mannes College of Music, and Westminster Choir College. This music was written
by an American and played on an American organ.
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before buying this excellent recording.
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