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Reviews
Hear what people are saying about Dr. Albert Ahlstrom...
“Ahlstrom is a very musical performer. The playing is expressive and warm without becoming cloying and sentimental. The organ is an 1895 Muller and Abel in St. Joseph’s Church, New York City (Ahlstrom’s home church). It is an outstanding example of a period instrument and perfectly matched to Parker’s music. The engineering is also of high quality. All in all a very enjoyable addition to anyone’s collection.” From a Review of the CD, Horatio Parker, 21 Organ Works, Raven OAR 340. FANFARE
“...(W)ith all of the warmth of a nicely aged Bordeaux. Horatio
Parker was one of America’s finest organists and composers of the
late 19th century, and his music never sounded better than in the new
compact disc featuring the 1895 Muller and Abel organ recently restored
by John Randolph at St. Joseph’s Church, New York City." Comments
during a radio show when part of the CD, Horatio Parker, 21 Organ
Works, was broadcast. PIPEDREAMS
“The two organists [Ahlstrom and Donald Joyce] both masterly technicians,
alternated between the acoustic and electronic keyboards, the latter consisting
of a Roland D-50 and a Yamaha DX-7.” A review of a concert given
by Donald Joyce and Albert Ahlstrom of premieres for organ, synthesizers,
and electronics. THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Ahlstrom’s “Refractions 2.2" partially realized
via computer-generated tape was the most interesting ... the
organ tumbled over the electronics in a coherent, increasingly complex
arch.” A review of a concert given by Donald Joyce and Albert Ahlstrom.
LOS ANGELES TIMES
“This unlikely instrumental combination yielded surprising results
in the variety of timbres and rhythms presented.” A review of a
concert (including an original composition by Albert Ahlstrom) for organ
and percussion. WESTCHESTER NEWS DISPATCH