Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Phantom of the Opera

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Lon Chaney's horror masterwork comes to life once more—just as audiences would have experienced it nearly 100 years ago! Jay Warren's live organ accompaniment provides all the chills and thrills in this special Prohibition-style Halloween extravaganza. Come early and enter our ghoulishly Gatsby-glam speakeasy beginning at 6:30! Don your best 1920's attire and come ready to […]

Eugene Gaub on the Steinway

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist, recently appearing in London, Quebec, Chicago, and beyond, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers.   The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. […]

Karen Black on the Barhydt Organ

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Organist Karen Black is the Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College and is nationally known for her historical organ expertise, with an emphasis on hymns and sacred music. The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to […]

Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Chaplin's best-loved and most influential film turns 102 this year, but its special blend of slapstick and sentiment still lands today. Organist Jay Warren accompanies with the original score to bring you, as the opening title card states, "a picture with a smile—and perhaps, a tear." ABOUT JAY WARREN Chicago's foremost photoplay organist, Mr. Warren brings […]

Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Synergy

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

A synthesis of classical and contemporary, this will be an evening of lively flute, piano, and organ music featuring Eastern European composers. Expect native folk melodies in a modern style with classical techniques, tonal yet fresh with dance-like rhythms and sophisticated harmonies. Also music by Herman Beeftiink, whose cinematic compositions have made an extensive contribution […]

Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Hunchback of Notre Dame

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

The film that launched Lon Chaney's prolific career as "The Man of a Thousand Faces," Hunchback of Notre Dame is still lauded today as an example of horror at its finest. Wear your best Roaring 20's attire and experience it as the original 1923 audience would have, with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren bringing […]

Holiday Sing-Along

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

It's time for the annual Holiday Sing-Along with Dee Sandquist and Doug Daller. Bring your pipes to the Sondheim for a mix of traditional Christmas hymns, and contemporary holiday classics!

Free

Steinway Piano Spotlight Series: Eugene Gaub

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

A Fairfield favorite performer, Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist, recently appearing in London, Quebec, Chicago, and beyond, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers. The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano […]

Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Abby Chen

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

This Spring, we welcome Abby Chen for her first appearance on the Sondheim stage! A seasoned performer, Yu-Hsiang Abby Chen is an award-winning organist who regularly can be heard ministering through the historic Krapf Organ for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of […]

Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Join us for an evening of vintage thrills & chills with Alfred Hitchcock's great silent thriller The Lodger, accompanied by a live organ performance of the original score. Immerse yourself in the glamour and mystery of the Roaring 20s at what promises to be the most ghoulishly glam Gatsby party in Fairfield! Admission is FREE, […]

Piano Gala

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music! Our theater will come alive with the extraordinary talents of seven local pianists and one organist, showcasing an eclectic mix of musical styles.