Paul O. Manz
The Enduring Legacy of the Hymn Festival
Published on 6. October 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
166 pages
978-1-932688-99-3 (ISBN)
Description
Paul Manz enjoyed a long career, serving as organist, composer, teacher, and recitalist. Known for his improvisations, Manz cultivated and vigorously promoted the idea of the hymn festival a program of singing, readings, and organ music, often assisted by choirs and instrumentalists. Hymn festivals continue to be popular throughout the United States largely due to his vision and energetic leadership. He was twice named one of the Ten Most Influential Lutherans and received many honorary doctorates and awards.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
203 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-932688-99-3 (9781932688993)
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Person
James Freese was one of Dr. Manz's last organ students, and his familiarity with and affection for Manz is evident throughout the book.