Organ Concert Series
Canon John O. Bruce Memorial Organ Concert Series
Chelsea Chen, 2023 performer
Canon John O. Bruce was a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, who became enamored with the elegant sound of the St. Norbert Abbey organ. Because of his friendship with the Norbertines and love of music, he established a fund for the upkeep of the organ console as well as for the presentation of organ concerts. Through Canon John’s generosity, the concerts are free and open to the public so that all may share in the beauty of the abbey and the organ music within its walls.
With brilliant performances by renowned organists, like our most recent guest performer Chelsea Chen (pictured here), the Canon John O. Bruce Memorial Organ Concert Series is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who attend. Throughout the years, many of the world’s finest accomplished organists have performed at St. Norbert Abbey. Their performances are a gift to the musical world — in the area and beyond.
Next Concert
Who: Amanda Mole
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2024
Where: St. Norbert Abbey Church, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115
Bio: Please click here
Admission: Free
Previous Performers
October 21, 2023 – Dr. Jens Korndörfer
April 16, 2023 – Chelsea Chen
November 5, 2022 – Damin Spritzer
October 26, 2019 – David Briggs
May 18, 2019 – Daniel Schwandt
April 27, 2019 – Jonathan Dimmock
October 20, 2018 – Jens Korndörfer
May 19, 2018 – Kathrine Handford
April 21, 2018 – Christopher Berry
October 21, 2017 – Zoltán Borbély
May 20, 2017 – David Enlow
April 22, 2017 – Colin Lynch
October 15, 2016 – Jonathan Ryan
May 21, 2016 – Gregory Hand
April 16, 2016 – Hector Olivera
October 17, 2015 – Peter Richard Conte (Organ) & Andrew Ennis (Flugelhorn)
October 8, 2015 – Fr. Stefan Kling, O. Praem.
May 30, 2015 – Isabelle Demers
April 18, 2015 – Michael Hey
May 3, 2014 – Nigel Potts
March 22, 2014 – David Enlow
October 19, 2013 – Jean-Baptiste Robin
April 20, 2013 – Michael Hey
March 16, 2013 – Christopher Houlihan
October 20, 2012 – Stephen Tharp
April 14, 2012 – Jonathan Dimmock
March 10, 2012 – Nathan Laube
October 15, 2011 – Jonathan Ryan
May 14, 2011 – Joan Lippincott
April 9, 2011 – Peter Richard Conte
December 4, 2010 – Christopher Houlihan
October 23, 2010 – Christopher Herrick
April 17, 2010 – Ken Cowan
March 20, 2010 – Thomas Murray
December 12, 2009 – Isabelle Demers
October 17, 2009 – Michael Stefanek
April 26, 2009 – Olivier Latry
March 28, 2009 – Alan Morrison
October 18, 2008 – Paul Jacobs
April 5, 2008 – Ken Cowan
March 1, 2008 – Gerre Hancock
October 20, 2007 – Cameron Carpenter
April 14, 2007 – Thomas Murray
January 20, 2007 – Daniel Sullivan
October 21, 2006 – John Weaver
April 22, 2006 – Paul Jacobs
January 21, 2006 – Bradley Hunter Welch
October 22, 2005 – Christopher Herrick
April 2, 2005 – Ken Cowan
April 17, 2004 – Peter Richard Conte
January 17, 2004 – Paul Jacobs
October 25, 2003 – James O’Donnell
April 13, 2002 – David Briggs
March 25, 2002 – Stephen Cleobury
January 16, 2001 – Nicolas Kynaston
May 7, 2000 – Peter Richard Conte
April 26, 2000 – John Rose
February 13, 2000 – Jean-Pierre Leguay
April 27, 1999 – Christopher Herrick
September 4, 1998 – Robert Glasgow
August 2, 1995 – John Scott
Other well-known performers at the Abbey: Marie-Claire Alain, E. Power Biggs, Miriam Duncan, Anton Heiller, Flor Peeters, Jean Langlais, Andre Marchal, and Dame Gillian Weir
