Flentrop organ concert: Michael Kleinschmidt

Mr. Kleinschmidt is Canon Musician of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Among other works, he will perform Jehan Alain’s Trois Danses – a set of three striking pieces: Joys, Laments, and Struggles, containing within them some of the most rhythmically compelling music ever composed for the organ.

About Michael Kleinschmidt

Michael Kleinschmidt was appointed Canon for Cathedral Music at Saint Mark's in 2015 after serving in similar positions at Trinity Cathedral, Portland, Oregon, and Trinity Church, Boston. Michael's primary mentor in church music was the late Gerre Hancock, with whom he worked as Assistant Organist of Saint Thomas Church, New York City, in the early 1990s. Michael holds degrees in organ performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Eastman School of Music. In addition to his vocation, he enjoys exploring the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest on foot.