St. Michael’s Church organ hit all the right notes as part of a series of free lunchtime recitals celebrating 10 years of the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition (NIIOC) last Tuesday, April 5.
Northern Ireland Resounds has been taking place in venues across Northern Ireland, featuring first-prize NIIOC winners from the last 10 years from Germany, Hungary, and Lithuania and the UK.
The Omagh concert was performed by 2012 prize winner, Ben Bloor, from the UK.
The recitals were dedicated to the memory of Lisburn organ builder, the late David McElderry, former Managing Director of Wells-Kennedy Partnership, who lovingly maintained the organs featured in the performances.
NIIOC stemmed from the demand of local organists who wanted to encourage, challenge and recognise the talents of young performers in a competitive environment. It quickly established itself as one of the leading platforms internationally for committed young organists and rising talent.
The NIIOC anniversary celebrations are sponsored by The Eric Thompson Charitable Trust; The Flax Trust; The Priests Charitable Trust; Randox Laboratories; The Commission For Victims And Survivors For Northern Ireland; The Earl and Countess Castle Stewart; Mr. Neil Shawcross; Mr. David Scott; Harrison & Harrison Ltd; The London Organ Competition and Gormley’s Fine Art.
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