Alcee Chriss is one of today’s leading young organists. He has won awards at numerous international competitions, including winning First Prize at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition, 2016 Fort Wayne National Organ Competition, and 2014 Miami International Organ Competition. He is University Organist and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He is also one of the young musicians featured in the PBS documentary film, PIPE DREAMS. Today’s Beautiful Music is by Johann Sebastian Bach, played by Alcee Chriss. You will also find links to his biography, and to more information about the film.
(13) J.S. Bach- Organ Concerto in D minor, BWV 596 (Chriss) – YouTube
Young Musicians Play Ancient Instrument in the “Olympics of the Pipe Organ” | PBS
Alcee Chriss – Karen McFarlane Artists Inc. – Karen McFarlane Artists Inc. (concertorganists.com)