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Sunday, April 27: Bethel Schneebeck Organ Recital

Kilworth Memorial Chapel

University of Puget Sound organist Joseph Adam / press photo

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Paul Fritts' organ has a following. In fact, it's so awesome he's being honored for it Sunday. Fritts and his team of artisans in Tacoma craft thousands of wood and steel components into some of the most graceful and inspiring modern pipe organs in the world. One of these artworks is the Bethel Schneebeck Organ in Kilworth Memorial Chapel, on the campus of University of Puget Sound, where Fritts graduated in 1973. Called the King of Instruments, Fritts has overseen the building of more than 40 custom-designed organs, now housed in churches, cathedrals, residences, and universities in 13 states and Korea - all originating from his Paul Fritts & Company Organ Builders office in Tacoma. The public is invited to the 2 p.m. presentation in Kilworth, which will take place following intermission during the 23rd Annual Bethel Schneebeck Organ Recital, with university organist Joseph Adam performing. The concert will include works by Heinrich Scheidemann, Francois Couperin, Johann Sebastian Bach, César Franck, and Maurice Duruflé. Admission is complimentary and no tickets are required.

PUTTING ON THE FRITTS, 2 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel, University of Puget Sound campus, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma, free, 253.879.3100

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