Organist Todd Wilson to give recital

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Highly regarded organist Todd Wilson, fellow and choirmaster certificate holder from the American Guild of Organists, will give an organ recital at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus, as part of the UB Department of Music's Slee/Visiting Artist Series.

The performance is co-sponsored by the Buffalo chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Wilson's program includes music that is noted for demonstrating the power and essence of the organ by drawing on all of its resources, such as the variation movement from Widor's fifth organ symphony and Reubke's Sonata on the 94th Psalm, which features an intense pedal technique that is considered to be the pinnacle of the Romantic period in organ literature. On most organs, it is virtually impossible for the audience to see the pedals; on the Fisk organ in Lippes Concert Hall, however, the audience will be able to view Wilson's technique.

  Advanced tickets are $12 for general admission; $9 for UB faculty/staff/alumni, senior citizens and WNED members with card; and $5 for students and may be purchased at the Slee box office, the Center for the Arts box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are $20, $15 and $8 at the door.