Northrop Presents
Sounds of the Season: Relaxed Matinee With Organist Greg Zelek
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00 pm CT
In-person / Livestream
On-demand through Dec 31
Pay What You Wish
Free for UMN students; registration required.
Gather your family and friends to experience the magic of the season! Northrop Organist Greg Zelek will fill the air with joy, performing beloved holiday classics, including selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas that pair the spectacular Northrop pipe organ with a spirited drum set. Timeless favorites such as Purvis' Carol Rhapsody, Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride, and Go, Tell It on the Mountain will showcase the organ’s versatility and power. To add to the merriment, a talented chorister from the Minnesota Boy Choir will sing Walking in the Air from the cherished animated film The Snowman. This concert will fill your hearts with holiday cheer!
Relaxed Matinee: During a Relaxed Matinee, house lights will remain at a glow, sound levels will be lowered, and the audience will be warned of any surprises. Attendees can come and go as needed, assisted by ushers trained to accommodate movement and sound. Relaxed Matinee tickets are Pay What You Wish.
Top image: Northrop Organist Greg Zelek. Photo © Greg Helgeson.
Articles & More
“Seeing and hearing Zelek in action helps explain why praise follows the organist everywhere.”—Isthmus
“Zelek, however, is the glue that holds everything together and is also the reason why the concerts can be labeled entertainment. Because they’re not just music; they are joyful productions. Zelek is a performer, not just a musician.”—Channel 3000
“Zelek was physically animated throughout the performance. His hands flew across three levels of keyboards while his feet worked the pedalboard like somebody playing Dance Dance Revolution in an arcade.”—Wisconsin State Journal
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Event Information
- Seating: General Admission, Ticket Required
- Performance Begins: 3:00 pm Relaxed Matinee
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Acknowledgments
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.
