Jared Lamenzo, Basilica Organist and Music Director, traveled to Brunner & Associates in Lancaster, PA, to check in on the restoration of the 1868 Henry Erben organ. See the video recap below!
Friends of the Erben Organ
A Community for Music and the Arts
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7 PM: Victorian Carol Sing-Along with Two 19th Century Pipe Organs!
Victorian-era carols, and seasonal music and readings, featuring two historic pipe organs! Plus: See and hear the 1868 Erben up-close! >> TICKETS: http://bit.ly/erbencarols23 One Night Only! Join us for a merry evening of Victorian-era carols, and… Read More
Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM: An Afternoon with Lorenzo Da Ponte
The world-renowned Teatro Carlo Felice from Genoa, Italy presents an exclusive one-time performance to close out the San Gennaro festival on Sunday, 09/24 at 3PM. Featuring musicians from Italy performing handpicked pieces written by Lorenzo Da Ponte,… Read More
Erben Organ Days 2022: Organ Festival
To celebrate international Make Music Day 2022, on June 21 we hosted a mini Erben organ festival, featuring five performances over the course of a beautiful afternoon. Thanks to all who came throughout the day, our… Read More
Henry Erben’s 222nd Birthday Celebration
Renowned New York organ builder Henry Erben turned 222 in 2022! With St. Patrick’s day coming, on March 10, 2022, we featured some soulful and festive Irish music and refreshment. This in-person celebration included: Music program with… Read More
Erben Organ Days 2021: Organ Festival
To celebrate Make Music Day 2021 and the return to in-person events, on June 21 we hosted a mini Erben organ festival, featuring four half-hour performances. The series of Erben recitals were followed by Kids Build… Read More
Erben Organ Days 2021: Kids Build a Pipe Organ!
On June 21, Worldwide Make Music Day, we invited kids to build a pipe organ in the courtyard! The Orgelkids USA kit pipe organ works on the same principles as the NYC townhouse-sized Erben, which the… Read More
Touring Artis Wodehouse’s Studio
Dear Friends of Music,Stream the Harmonium and Organ Virtual Recital Enjoy a unique concert on three historic harmoniums by Artis Wodehouse with Jared Lamenzo on the 1868 Henry Erben pipe organ, in the lush acoustics of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral,… Read More
Suffolk and Nassau AGO Chapter Erben Excursion
On a crisp day in October 2019, we welcomed members of the Suffolk and Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists to see the Erben. Their visit began with an introduction to the Erben and… Read More
Henry Erben’s 220th birthday celebration in the organ loft
In what became an annual tradition, Friends of the Erben Organ celebrated Henry Erben’s 220th birthday in the loft, next to his masterwork, the 1868 pipe organ. We were delighted to meet everyone – guests filled… Read More