Organist

Katelyn Emerson, hailed as "one of the world's most promising organists," is internationally renowned for performances throughout North America, Europe, and Asia that are "thrilling from beginning to end." A prizewinner of competitions on three continents, including first prize in the American Guild of Organists' 2016 National Young Artists' Competition in Organ Performance, she has recorded solo CDs for the Pro Organo label. Ms. Emerson is currently based in both the USA and the United Kingdom, having been awarded grants to support her PhD research at the University of Cambridge's Centre for Music and Science. Her recital program, performed on the Brombaugh and Flentrop organs, will include music by Buxtehude, Jacquet de La Guerre, M. Rossi, Cabanilles, Reimann, and others.

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Organ Recital Series: Katelyn Emerson

Duke University

Experience the power of Janáček’s dramatic Glagolitic Mass as the Festival Chorus and Philharmonia Orchestra bring this magnificent work to life. Listen out for joyful fanfares, vibrant colour, and thrilling organ solos played by young American virtuoso Katelyn Emerson.

Organist

Katelyn Emerson

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 27, 2026

Three Choirs Festival: Glagolitic Mass · Philharmonia Orchestra

Past events

Feb 1, 2026

Organ Recital Series: Katelyn Emerson · Duke University Department of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Organ in Organ Concerto by Poulenc

Philharmonia Orchestra

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