TGIF, Apr 25, 5:30pm

Enjoy the rich tones and complex rhythms of Oliver Messiaen, as played by our own David Solem, at this Friday’s concert. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992, Clichy) was an influential French composer, organist, and teacher noted for his use of mystical and religious themes. As a composer, he developed a highly personal style noted for its rhythmic complexity, rich tonal colour, and unique harmonic language. (From Britannica biography)

David Solem

Born and raised in Washington D.C., David holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music where his teachers included Lillian Freundlich, Leon Fleisher, Shirley Matthews, and Peggy Haas Howell.

David has enjoyed a long career in music performance in academic, theatrical, orchestral, chamber music, and liturgical settings. He has over 42 years of experience as a liturgical musician, organist, and choral director.

David has been a resident of Santa Fe, NM since 2010 and currently serves as assistant organist for First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe and as principal keyboard (organ, harpsichord, piano) for Santa Fe Pro Musica where he is also principal keyboard for the Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble. He has held all of these positions since 2014.

An active performer in the northern NM area, David has appeared with the Santa Fe Symphony, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble. He is in frequent demand as a recitalist, accompanist, and chamber musician. David combines his music life with his clinical private practice as a diplomate Jungian psychoanalyst.