Musical Meditations

08/26/2026

Michael will be playing some spectacular music! Take a look at his program:

08/19/2026

Want to know more about Michael? Here are some interesting facts:

MICHAEL BLOSS has been described as an animated performer, sensitive collaborative musician and illuminative coach and who, during a career spanning almost half a century, has championed pastoral music ministry. Michael currently serves as Director of Music of St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and has held respected tenures at Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton ON, The Cathedral Church of St. James, and Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, in Toronto. He has performed throughout North America, Europe and Japan, and appeared on the national networks of the CBC, American Public Radio and Swiss Radio. The most memorable experience would surely be becoming the first Canadian to be awarded the designation of Preisträger at the International Bach Competition in Leipzig, Germany playing in Bach’s own church. His discography includes numerous recordings collaborating with Noel Edison and is eagerly awaiting the release of the Trois Chorals and Grande piece symphonique of César Franck to be released on the Naxos label.

08/10/2026

We're excited to be welcoming Michael Bloss on September 23rd to play on the Casavant organ at New St. James. Here's a little sample of him playing that we hope will inspire you to attend:

Experience an unforgettable performance by acclaimed Canadian organ...

03/05/2026

Thank you so much for coming out last night and sharing such an incredible musical experience. We are so thankful that you came, and we look forward to seeing you again in October!

03/04/2026

See you tonight for an amazing concert by award-winning organist Michael Unger. 7PM at New St. James Presbyterian Church, 280 Oxford St. E. Tickets available at the door.

03/02/2026

Michael Unger plays Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in G minor. Come to New St. James Presbyterian Church on March 4th at 7PM, to hear an exciting performance by this internationally renowned organist. Tickets available at the door.

Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BWV 535, performed by Michael Unger, Associate Professor of Organ and Harpsichord, University of Cincinn...

02/28/2026

Michael Unger plays German-Jewish composer Louis Lewandowski (1821-1894), Zwei Stücke, from Fünf Stücke, Op.46, Nos. 2-3. Come to New St. James Presbyterian Church on March 4th at 7PM, to hear an exciting performance by this internationally renowned organist. Tickets available at the door.

Louis Lewandowski (1821-1894), Zwei Stücke, from Fünf Stücke, Op.46, Nos. 2-3, performed by Michael Unger, Associate Professor of Organ and Harpsichord, Univ...

02/25/2026

Michael Unger will be coming to New St. James Presbyterian next week to celebrate the Casavant organ's 100th anniversary! We look forward to seeing you there! And you don't want to miss the reception afterwards. There will be cake!

02/22/2026

We're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Casavant organ at New St. James Presbyterian Church. Here is a sneak-peak at what Michael Unger will play on March 4th at 7PM:

Allabreve in D Major, BWV 589
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Aria Tertia (from Hexachordum Apollinis, 1699)
- Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

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A Fancy
Pastorale
- Henry Hugh Bancroft (1904-1988)

Impromptu on ‘Kingsfold’ (2024)
- Brenda Portman (b.1980)

Intermezzo, Op. 43, No. 3
Toccatina, Op. 43, No. 2
- Rachel Laurin (1961-2023)

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from Studien für den Pedal-Flugel, Op. 56
Nicht zu schnell
Adagio
- Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op. 65, No. 1
Allegro moderato e serioso
Adagio
Andante Recitativo
Allegro assai vivace
- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

02/19/2026

Michael Unger is a Gold Medal graduate of Western University, where he studied with Larry Cortner and Sandra Mangsen. He is also a multiple award-winning performer who appears as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician. Since 2013, he has been Associate Professor of Organ and Harpsichord at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Recent solo recitals include performances for national conventions of the American Guild of Organists, Organ Historical Society, and Historical Keyboard Society of North America; ‘Five Continents – Five Organists’ Festival at Sejong Center, Seoul, South Korea; International Festival of Organ, Choral and Chamber Music Gdańsk, Poland; Internationale Orgelwoche Nürnberg – Musica Sacra; and numerous international and regional recital series. Michael Unger holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts with Performers’ Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, where he was a student and teaching assistant of David Higgs and William Porter, and recipient of the school’s Jerald C. Graue Musicology Fellowship. His post-graduate teachers include Roberta Gary in Cincinnati and Jean-Baptiste Robin in Versailles, France.

Come hear him play on March 4th @ 7PM.

Tickets available at the door. Regular $35 / Youth (18-35) $15 / 17 and under: free.