Gail Archer
Gail Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer who draws attention to composer anniversaries or musical themes with her annual recital series including her 2021 series, A Slavic Celebration, and Max Reger, The Muse's Voice, An American Idyll, Liszt, Bach, Mendelssohn and Messiaen. Ms. Archer was the first American woman to play the complete works of Olivier Messiaen for the centennial of the composer's birth in 2008; Time Out New York recognized the Messiaen cycle as "Best of 2008" in classical music and opera. Her recordings include her new August, 2020 release, Chernivtsi, recorded at the Armenian Catholic Church, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, featuring contemporary Ukrainian composers, A Russian Journey, The Muse's Voice, Franz Liszt: A Hungarian Rhapsody, Bach: The Transcendent Genius, An American Idyll, A Mystic In the Making (Meyer Media), and The Orpheus of Amsterdam: Sweelinck and his Pupils (CALA Records). Ms. Archer's 2019 European tour took her to the British Isles, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Malta. Highlights include St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, the Basilica of Loyola, San Sebastian, Spain, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cracow, Poland, Holy Cross Church, Lublin, Poland, the Philharmonic of Lviv, Ukraine, and the Lutheran Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Moscow, Russia. She is the founder of Musforum, an international network for women organists to promote and affirmtheir work. Ms. Archer is college organist at Vassar College, and director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she conducts the Barnard-Columbia Chorus. She serves as director of the artist and young organ artist recitals at historic Central Synagogue, New York City.
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Chernivtsi Contemporary Ukranian Organ Music (2020)
A Russian Journey (2017)
Join Gail Archer on her journey through Russian musical heritage and enjoy the Russian Five influence on each other’s creative output. Beautifully performed on the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Macon Georgia Schlicker Organ, enjoy this masterful presentation with your copy today!
Join Gail Archer on her journey through Russian musical heritage and enjoy the Russian Five influence on each other’s creative output. Beautifully performed on the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Macon Georgia Schlicker Organ, enjoy this masterful presentation with your copy today!
The Muse's Voice (2014)
Organist Gail Archer brings her spring 2013 five-concert series to a close by recording "The Muses Voice", A Celebration of International Women Composers. Recorded in beginning of winter at New York City’s historical Central Synagogue, Gail brings an intimate perspective on these modern compositions by Women composers. Featured from her touring repertoire are select works by Nadia Boulanger, "Te Deum" by Jeanne Demessieux, "Ceremonies Suite" by Jennifer Higdon, and tour de force "The Everlasting Crown" by Judith Bingham. This wonderful performance was beautifully voiced on the Gabe M. Wiener Memorial Organ and should be enjoyed for generations. Come celebrate this wonderful music with Gail by ordering your copy today.
Organist Gail Archer brings her spring 2013 five-concert series to a close by recording "The Muses Voice", A Celebration of International Women Composers. Recorded in beginning of winter at New York City’s historical Central Synagogue, Gail brings an intimate perspective on these modern compositions by Women composers. Featured from her touring repertoire are select works by Nadia Boulanger, "Te Deum" by Jeanne Demessieux, "Ceremonies Suite" by Jennifer Higdon, and tour de force "The Everlasting Crown" by Judith Bingham. This wonderful performance was beautifully voiced on the Gabe M. Wiener Memorial Organ and should be enjoyed for generations. Come celebrate this wonderful music with Gail by ordering your copy today.
J.S. Bach - The Transcendent Genius (2010)
Gail Archer and J.S. Bach, The Great Eighteen Chorales BWV 651-668. Masterfully performed, beautifully recorded. Join in the 325th birthday and order your copy today.
Gail Archer and J.S. Bach, The Great Eighteen Chorales BWV 651-668. Masterfully performed, beautifully recorded. Join in the 325th birthday and order your copy today.
Franz Liszt - A Hungarian Rhapsody (2011)
Gail Archer celebrates Franz Liszt's 200th birthday with an incredible recording of organ works and transcriptions. This incredible performance took place on the Gress Miles' magnum opus at Vassar College Chapel. Highlights include "Pilgerchor aus Tannhäuser", "Präludium und Fuge über das Motiv B.A.C.H.", and "Fantasie & Fuge über den Choral - ad nos, ad salutarem undam". Celebrate this milestone recording and birthday with us and get your copy today!
Gail Archer celebrates Franz Liszt's 200th birthday with an incredible recording of organ works and transcriptions. This incredible performance took place on the Gress Miles' magnum opus at Vassar College Chapel. Highlights include "Pilgerchor aus Tannhäuser", "Präludium und Fuge über das Motiv B.A.C.H.", and "Fantasie & Fuge über den Choral - ad nos, ad salutarem undam". Celebrate this milestone recording and birthday with us and get your copy today!
Mendelssohn in the Romantic Century (2010)
An American Idyll (2008)
The power of American composers fully realized in the latest recording by organist Gail Archer. Caution, this CD contains extreme dynamics!
The power of American composers fully realized in the latest recording by organist Gail Archer. Caution, this CD contains extreme dynamics!
A Mystic in the Making (2007)