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Although Biggs never had a formal relationship with Harvard, the organist who was known for his Popeye tee shirt and remarkable ability to ever-so-gently deflate egos had a great deal of influence on music in the college community, as well as the rest of the organ world. Biggs developed an outstanding reputation as choirmaster and organist at Christ Church in Cambridge and Harvard Church in Brookline, second only to his reputation earned through first-rate recordings and broadcasts coast-to-coast and abroad. Biggs also commissioned new music, discovered old music, continually affirmed the importance of playing that...
...BEFORE what turned out to be E. Power Biggs's last major public appearance, the 69-year-old organist fell and broke his right arm. Biggs's physician told him that in order for the bone to heal properly, he would have to forego the next day's solo performance with the Boston Pops, so that the cast could dry and set properly. But Biggs chose to neglect his health, rather than his art. The next day at Symphony Hall, Biggs positioned the organ so that no one would be able to witness the incredible feat that was to follow...
...those who remember Biggs's glorious live broadcasts and recordings, who are familiar with his rectification of unauthentic performance practices, who studied under him at the Longy School, and who appreciate the cultural richness he brought to Cambridge and the Harvard community, the organist's sudden death last Thursday comes as saddening news. The Crimson extends sincere condolences to his family and friends...
...film, Capitol Records had the makings for a new live album, and 5,000 fans of first-class countrified rock had had one final look at The Band. After 16 years, some of them spent as Bob Dylan's back-up group, Guitarist Robbie Robertson, Bassist Rick Danko, Organist Garth Hudson. Drummer Levon Helm and Pianist Richard Manuel had come to San Francisco's Winterland for their final live performance together...
Died. Richard Leibert, 70, who played the "Mighty Wurlitzer" in New York City's Radio City Music Hall for 39 years; of a heart attack; in Fort Myers, Fla. Leibert became Radio City's first organist in 1932; auditioning last, he beat out other aspirants by playing a medley of the melodies they had just performed...