Globally renowned for his purity of tone and deft interpretation of baroque, classical and modern repertoire, Grammy-nominated countertenor Reginald Mobley makes his Northrop debut for a restorative evening of jubilant music. Mobley joins Northrop Organist Greg Zelek to skillfully explore the limitless possibilities of pairing pipe organ and voice.

Demonstrating Mobley’s adept “musical code-switching” (Chicago Reader), the unique program ranges from baroque works to gospel spirituals — featuring the lush, Afro-Romantic harmonies of Florence Price, as well as a variety of Harry Burleigh and other creative gospel arrangements.

Uplift your spirits through the balm of song with this delightful mix of genres that highlights striking similarities and beautiful contrasts.
 

Top image: On the left, Northrop Organist Greg Zelek. Photo © Greg Helgeson. On the right, Countertenor Reginald Mobley. Photo © Richard Dumas.

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“Curator, musical code-switcher, YouTube sensation: Reginald Mobley is a countertenor for our time.” — Chicago Reader

“Crystalline diction and pure, evenly produced tone.” — Miami Herald

“The voice that many in the audience left the hall raving about was that of countertenor Reginald Mobley, also pure of tone, immaculate in his articulation and with a personal approach to ornamentation that was never too much and always musical.” — The Herald

“Mobley’s voice, which seems to get better by the year, is wonderfully pristine. Like good champagne, his tone is both effervescent and rich … He does not produce sound so much as spin it in long, sumptuous phrases.” — Early Music America

“The revelation to many on the evening, this writer included, was countertenor Reginald Mobley whose full-bodied, operatic take on spiritual ‘Were You There’ brought audience members to their feet. However wonderful the orchestra was, Mobley’s a cappella verse was the night’s most spellbinding moment.” — The House That Soul Built

“There’s a hooded, velvety quality to Mobley’s countertenor, cushioning the brightness at the top of the voice and giving plenty of breadth to the bottom … His ornamentation — stretching the boundary between stylistic fidelity and deliberate anachronism — is appealing, always idiomatic on its own terms.” — Gramophone

“Greg Zelek brings new life to the organ with effortless skill and precision.” — Madison Magazine

“Zelek, a consummate artist … has the ability to make the 2-manual Aeolian-Skinner Opus 963 organ, installed in 1937, overcome both its venerability and vulnerability in a beautiful performance of carefully selected music.” — Phindie

“Greg is amazing and Northrop (all of us) is so fortunate to have him!” — Northrop Patron

“Greg Zelek’s humor and openness offered a charming window into [the musicians’] lives, enhancing the intimate, cozy atmosphere of the evening. It felt less like a formal concert and more like being welcomed into their world for a couple of hours.” — Northrop Patron

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.