Inspired
Program Notes
The music on Inspired reflects the composers, works, and sounds that have inspired the organists of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Spanning centuries of music and a wide range of styles and expressions, each piece reveals the remarkable possibilities of the BMPC organs.
Explore the stories and inspiration behind the works featured on the recording, and discover more about the music you hear on Inspired.
Performers
Inspired brings together three organists connected to Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church: Jeffrey Brillhart, Daniel Carroll, and James Kealey. Each brings a distinctive musical voice, shaped by years of performance, study, teaching, and a deep engagement with the organ.
Learn more about the musicians featured on this recording and their musical journeys.
Sanctuary Organ
Inspired by 19th-century French organs, the Rieger Organ (2005) includes:
- 59 stops, 89 ranks, and 4,000+ pipes
- A French-style console with advanced technology (MIDI, sostenuto, organist profiles)
- A hand-carved oak case taking over 5,400 hours to complete
Chapel Organ
The Petty Madden organ (1995, expanded 2021) includes:
- Historic pipework dating back to 1887
- 34 stops, 41 ranks (2,200+ pipes)
- Three-manual console
- Used extensively for worship, concerts, weddings, and funerals