Lunchtime Pipe Organ Series: Nathan Elsbernd

Nathan Elsbernd is a church musician who advocates for community-centered music. Currently, he is the Organist and Director of Music at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Additionally, he is a student at the Yale School of Music and the Institute of Sacred Music, studying organ with James O’Donnell. Last year, Nathan graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where he was the first Luther College Church Music Fellow, serving as an organist, collaborative pianist, and conductor. During his time at Luther, he studied with Gregory Peterson and Alexander Meszler (who is the Board Vice President of Epsilon Spires!). Nathan was named as a member of The Diapason’s “20 Under 30” Class of 2023 and will play as a “Rising Star” at the 2024 National American Guild of Organists Convention.

Musical Program for April 3rd:

Cortège -- Liv-Benedicte Bjørneboe (b. 1965)

Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543 -- J.S. Bach (1686 - 1750)

Sonata No. 6 in D minor, Op. 56, No. 6 -- Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)

Chorale No. 1 in E Major -- Cesar Franck (1822 - 1890)

Toccatina on 'Here Comes the Sun' -- arr. Paul Ayres (b. 1970)

In order to make this program accessible for all, we are offering tickets by donation. Our Monthly Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Series is currently struggling financially to cover costs. Please consider making a donation to help us support the artists and be able to continue this series. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Enjoy the program and THANK YOU for your support!