The huge pipe organ in St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, at Prince and Mott Streets in NoLIta, is in startlingly original condition, though a bit worse for 150 years of wear. Jared Lamenzo is so accustomed to showing off this monstrous marvel of an instrument that he can discuss it even while using all four of his limbs to bang out a Bach fugue or Buxtehude toccata.
Updated: February 4, 2019 by Lana Krakovskiy
Congratulations to Our 2018 Pedals, Pipes and Peals Campers!
FREO is passionate about music education, both for young kids and for adults. Our second annual Pedals, Pipes and Peals camp was a “resounding” success. This year we had more applicants than the program could accommodate…. Read More
Updated: February 4, 2019 by Lana Krakovskiy
June 2018 Erben Lunchtime Recitals
In June 2018 FREO organized a series of three lunchtime concerts on the 1868 Henry Erben pipe organ. The instrument is in need of conservation and restoration, so it is not a concert-ready instrument. However, enough… Read More
Updated: February 4, 2019 by Jared Lamenzo
CNY: Our Lady of China Statue Underscores Old Cathedral’s Welcome
On January 7, 2018, Auxiliary Bishop John O’Hara, a member of the Friends of the Erben Organ Advisory Council, celebrated a Mass at which he blessed a beautiful statue of Our Lady of China. The music… Read More
Posted: January 24, 2018 by Jared Lamenzo
December 2017 Concert Recap
For FREO, 2017 was an exciting and transformative year. We capped it off in December with special concerts and events that highlighted the Erben organ and the Basilica’s fine acoustics. Here are some of the spectacular… Read More
Updated: November 17, 2017 by Jared Lamenzo
Join Martin Scorsese on His 75th Birthday in Supporting the Friends of the Erben Organ
FREO is thrilled to have Martin Scorsese’s support in our effort to preserve and restore the 1868 Erben pipe organ! See his quote and our press release below. To donate: https://erbenorgan.org/donate-for-martin/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2017… Read More
Updated: November 17, 2017 by admin
NY Times: An Organ Master Who’s Part Musician, Part Mechanic
The huge pipe organ in St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, at Prince and Mott Streets in NoLIta, is in startlingly original condition, though a bit worse for 150 years of wear. Jared Lamenzo is so accustomed to showing off this monstrous marvel of an instrument that he can discuss it even while using all four of his limbs to bang out a Bach fugue or Buxtehude toccata.
Updated: November 2, 2019 by Lana Krakovskiy
Erben Organ and Jared Lamenzo featured in The New York Times profile
Basilica Organist and Music Director Jared Lamenzo and the historic 1868 Henry Erben organ have been featured in the May 2017 story “An Organ Master Who’s Part Musician, Part Mechanic” by Corey Kilgannon, with photos by… Read More
Updated: October 18, 2017 by Jared Lamenzo
First Annual San Gennaro Organ Recital
Some zeppoli or cannoli with your Frescobaldi? The Friends of the Erben Organ presented its first annual San Gennaro Organ Recital on September 15, 2017 to accompany the 91st annual Feast of San Gennaro. Kevin Birch,… Read More
Updated: January 23, 2020 by Jared Lamenzo
Sistine Choir Tours Erben Organ
The Sistine Chapel Choir, known as the Pope’s choir, visited the United States for the first time in 30 years in September 2017; as part of its historic concert tour, the choir visited the Basilica and the Erben organ.
Updated: November 2, 2019 by admin
Catholic New York: At Music Camp at Old St. Patrick’s, Children Learn About Historic Pipe Organ
At the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan, Polina Maller, 11, took a few moments from her violin lesson to talk about her appreciation for music.