Nathan Laube, a 21 year-old rising star among young classical musicians, will play an organ recital on Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 p.m. on the large 44 rank pipe organ in Francis Street First United Methodist Church, 12^th and Francis Streets, across from Civic Center Park.

A Chicago native, Laube began piano studies at age 5 and recently graduated with honors from the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where each week as part of his studies, he had to memorize and play a major organ work for his peers.  As a result, he has developed an expansive concert repertoire, including his own transcriptions of orchestral masterworks.  His  astounding technique coupled with a gracious demeanor creates an audience-friendly recital.

The recital is sponsored by the St. Joseph Chapter of the American Guild of Organists as part of an initiative to promote young artists and attract music students.  The $7.50 admission fee will be waived for any student with an ID or one person, friend or parent, accompanying a student.  AGO is also sponsoring a free Masterclass on keyboard techniques presented by Laube on Saturday, April 10, from 10:30 a.m. until noon in the sanctuary of St. Francis Xavier Church, 27^th & Seneca Streets.