Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital

Maestro Rudy Lucente. Photo courtesy of Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council.

submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council

To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and open to the public.

The recital will feature Maestro Rudy Lucente on the new organ, which is a Rudy Lucente signature organ, specified by him and incorporating state-of-the-art technology. He will showcase the versatility and sounds of the new organ in his recital. Maestro Lucente has been the longest-serving Assistant Organist of the Grand Wanamaker organ in Philadelphia and is a renowned church organist and recitalist. Attendees can meet Maestro Lucente at the reception following the recital.

One of the community benefits offered by Emanuel is the opportunity for area musicians to explore and play this new instrument. One can schedule a time for this by calling 734-428-8359 or emailing the church office at emanuelucc8359@gmail.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.