Thursday, July 8th, 2010 | Peter Baratta, Jr.
Grand Concert last night at Ocean Grove! Always a pleasure to see and hear you play - a true inspiration to us Organists.
Looking forward to seeing you and Lena at future events on your calendar(particularly when you can make it up to West Point !!!) Wishing you a nice summer and hope to see you again soon! Fraternally Organistically Yours, Peter!


Thursday, July 8th, 2010 | Kevin Eppich
I recently came across Easter Fanfares on YouTube and was astounded by it and wonder if there is a way that I can obtain a copy of the score. I am not an organist, but a compoer who loves the organ. As with any instrument, I find the best way to learn how to write for it is to study the work of other composers. I also hope you will include it on some future recording project.

Kevin Eppich


Saturday, June 19th, 2010 | Sam Cherubin
Dear Mr. Tharp, I would like to know what the name of the opening song for the Jeanne Demessieux soung snipit for you playing at St. Ouen Cathedral in Rouen, France. You played there on May 2nd, 2006.

Thank You
Sam Cherubin


Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 | Per Österberg
Hej! (Hi in Swedish).

U properly dont know this....., but.....
The Swedish crownprinsess Viktoria is about to get married.
An the Swedish national radio has wedding music as theme
this week.
And yours wonderful Easter Fanfares is one is one of them.

It´s a masterpiece...!!!

Thanks for Easter Fanfares!

Regards / Per Österberg

http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=2462&artikel=3727762



Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 | Lammert Bonenberg
Dear Mr. Tharp,

Will you to send me the totally (composers and organworks) program of your organ recital in St. Sulpice on 26th -09-2010 to me?
We will visit your concert from The Netherlands.

Thank you for a message.

Best regards,

Lammert Bonenberg


Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | Franklin Pifferetti
I would like to know how I may purchase a copy of your Easter Fanfares.

Thank you,
Franklin


Monday, March 29th, 2010 | mylene quement
cher monsieur Tharp je viens d ecouter votre cd Mendelssohn c est tres beau serait il possible de recevoir une photo dedicacee pour mylene quement 32 rue albert demun 29680 roscoff france en vous remerciant et en esperant vous entendre sur les orgues de bretagne


Sunday, March 14th, 2010 | Richard Sedding
Am listening to your Easter Fanfares from St Patrick's Cathedral on youtube, indulging in the rich harmonies.I am a parish church organist in UK who was priviledged to be a chorister at Lincoln cathedral in the 1970's, heard some great improvisation over the years, and in 2000 got to play the Aeolian-Skinner at St Barts when on a school choir tour in NYC, never fail to be inspired by these magnificent instruments. Will look out for your next recital in the UK. Thank you for playing new music!


Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | Darrel Maier
I was cruising through YouTube, looking for artists playing Tu Est Petra, and came across your video. Thank you for the inspiring job you did. I look forward to incorporationg some of your interpetations into my performance!


Saturday, February 20th, 2010 | Linton Powell
Hi Stephen,

So sorry to have missed your concert at Baylor. Duties back at my University, etc. Enjoyed your masterclass very much and look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth in July.

Best,

Linton Powell


Saturday, February 20th, 2010 | Antanas
Good afternoon, Dear Mr. Tharp.
My family and me are admirers of You. I beg Your pardon, but I have a request to make. I am one people who wishes the picture or CD with Your autograph.
Thank You preliminary with great pleasure. I wish You happiness, good health and all success.
With love from Lithuania.


Respectfully Yours Antanas Abromaitis

My complete address:

Antanas Abromaitis
Pasilaiciu 8 - 10
Vilnius
Lithuania





Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | Cindy Marty
Great seeing you at St. James LA in '09 -- wonderful concert! Memories of St. Barts! (Ken Cowan is at Disney Hall this weekend.) Have you played the organ at the ($205M) Overture Center in Madison, WI yet?
Best Always ~ Cindy


Sunday, January 10th, 2010 | Andy Granger
Hi Stephen,

I would like to know if your Easter Fanfares is in print, or how i could obtain a copy? It's a stunning piece!!

Regards,
Andy. (Organists from Australia)


Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 | harri wiggins
Easter Fanfares From New York.I cannot play or read one single note of music.But I know a bit of class when i hear it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any chance of you coming to Canterbury Cathedral In Kent in the Uk ?: Id be there a week before so so I could meet you.Thankyou so much.Happy New Year to you and yours.Best Wishes Harri Wiggins. ( A VERY YOUNG 50!)


Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 | David Leimkuehler
Hello,

I have seen video of you playing at St Patricks in NYC is there a DVD avalable?

Wonderful playing!

David


Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 | Ambassador Charlie Ray
I love what you're doing.
Ambassador Charlie Ray
Nashville, TN


Thursday, December 17th, 2009 | Jack Doudeijns
Hallow

I like to buy JAV 178 from you in st bavo Haarlem.
How can I do this?


Saturday, August 29th, 2009 | Dr. Joyce Jones
Bonnie Belanger reported that you were sensational at the AGO convention in Albuquerque. We would like to have you at Baylor for our midwinter organ conference, either February 14-16, 2010 or perhaps 2011, depending upon your schedule and our budget. The organ conference endowment took a nose dive this past year, so we might not have enough money this year. Please let me know what your fee would be for a recital and master class. We had Marilyn Mason and Robert Plimpton last year. In the past, we have had Vincent Dubois, Paul Jacobs, Todd Wilson, John Weaver, Karel Paukert, Lynne Davis, James David Christie, and Gillian Weir (she and Fred Swann were both part of the distinguished artist series at Baylor, which is how we could afford them, but we get to have an organist on that series only once every 6-8 years and the 2009-10 season is already set.) It would be a great pleasure to have you. 2010 will be the 16th annual midwinter organ conference at Baylor. We usually have only about 50-60 registrants, as we are not able to do a lot of advertising. Best wishes for continued success.


Friday, August 21st, 2009 | TOM COOMBS
HEY STEVE: IT WAS GREAT SEEING AND HEARING YOUR PERFORMANCE LAST SUNDAY 8-16-09. I HOPE TO SEE TOM WEISFLOG @ROCKEFELLER CHAPEL THIS COMING SUNDAY AND REQUEST HE GET YOU IN TO PERFORM ON THE E.M.SKINNER OPUS 634. PAUL HANSON WILL WORK THRU CHICAGO AGO.


Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Kellie McConville
hi there,
I was one of the Las Cantantes members that went to NYC. I just wanted to thank you personally after all this time for you time and effort.


Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 | Louis Perazza
Good Morning... I am wondering if "Easter Fanfares" is published? If so, by whom? Thank youl


Sunday, April 12th, 2009 | Johannes Skoog
Hello Stephen!

My name is Johannes Skoog, I’m 16 years old (soon 17) and studies organ for Mathias Kjellgren in Maria Magdalena church in Stockholm, Sweden.
I admire your work a lot. I do honestly believe that you are the best American organists and one of the most inspiring organists in the world. The way you interpret the works you play, the emotions you give rise to in your performances are truly admirable! I appreciate listening to your recordings, very much! I’m really looking forward to hear your CD from St Ouen in Rouen. It is one of my favourite Cavaillé-Coll organs!
I just saw a performance of the “Easter Fanfares” you composed to the inauguration of the new “en Chamade Tuba “in the organ of Cologne Dom. Are you going to publish this unbelievable amazing piece?
Once again, your performances are truly inspiring!

Thank you and have a good evening!

Best Regards

Johannes Skoog




Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 | Dr. Jan Löhler
Dear Stephen Tharp,

thank you very much for the great concert at Pinnacle Church, Scottsdale, AZ in March 2009. It was very impressive for me as a German from Hamburg to listen to that fabulous music and your outstanding playing in the desert of Arizona so far away from my contry and its tradition in organ music. The beatyful organ of Pinnacle Church was remembering me to the famous Arp Schnitger organ at St. Jacobi Kirche in my town. A wonderful evening, thank you again.


Monday, February 9th, 2009 | Frank Schramm
Dear Mr.Tharp,
Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your recital yesterday at St.Thomas!
As you know, it is SO rare to hear works of Max Reger performed. Your performace of Op. 40, was truly outstanding! Also, it really sounded GREAT on the Arents organ.
I do hope that sometime in the near future someone will have a recital series featuring exclusively the works of Reger.
Of course you have to have the RIGHT Organ and the RIGHT organist. Perhaps you are the one?
I also would like to mention that some time ago (November) I believe, your CD of one of Jeanne Demessieux's Preludes was aired on WNYC on evening music.
I really didn't know too much about her work. However, I have recently discovered and received a CD of her performing her Preludes. I look forward to ordering your CD of her great work.
Agaiin, Thank you for a most memrable recital at St. Thomas!
Sincerely,
Frank Schramm



Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 | OLABISI IYIOLA
Hello Mr Tharp!

I am writing to let you know how much I admire your skills. I just finished watching one of your videos on youtube, and I was almost moved to tears hearing those heavenly,tuneful melodies. Kindly let me know how I can obtain one of your hymn recordings if you have any. I have preference for anglican hymns. Thanks . I look forward to hearing from you.


Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 | Markus Weiss
Was für eine gelungene Seite, Stephen und Lena. :-) Es ist eine Freude, sich durch die unterschiedlichen Bereiche zu bewegen und mit jedem Besuch neue Dinge zu entdecken.


Sunday, August 17th, 2008 | Herbert Schnier
Glückwunsch zu dieser gelungenen Website, der ich viele Besucher(innen) und besonders viele Hörer(innen) wünsche. Weiterhin Dir, lieber Stephen, und Dir, liebe Lena, viel Kreativität und Erfolg beim interpretatorischen und kompositorischen Schaffen! "...Daraus geht hervor, dass die Musik die vornehmste aller Wissenschaften ist und dass jeder sie in gehöriger Weise vor allen anderen kennen muss. Und dies lässt sich auch beweisen. Denn keine Wissenschaft hat es gewagt, außer der Musik allein, in den Kirchenraum einzudringen." (Thomas von Aquin: De arte musica)


Saturday, July 19th, 2008 | Mark Ferwerda
Stephen, I enjoyed your concert so much last night at the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart, Germany. You are soooo musical!! I finished a masters in accompanying with John Wustman at the Univ. of Illinois in 1981. I'm curious as to how the organ at the Stiftskirche compares with the organ at Grace Church or other organs you have played in the States....?
Kind regards,
Mark