Paul was an American composer and organist. He was organist, cantor and choir master at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He appeared at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the National Symphony Orchestra, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall and with the Minnesota Orchestra. In addition, he played recitals in churches and cathedrals here and abroad. He was in great demand for his hymn festivals, which are his legacy as a church musician.
He is considered to be one of the most influential organist and Lutherans of his time. His most famous choral work is the Advent motet "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come".
Paul passed away in 2009.
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Manz, Paul
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Recent Additions
Vespers June 29, 1976 with Lois Erickson – Don’t Throw a Seed Away
Vespers June 27, 1976 with Carroll Hinderlie – Kings and Queens
Vespers June 26, 1976 with Beany Lundholm – Musical Vespers
Vespers June 25, 1976 with Carol Lund Hinderlie – Unless It Dies
Vespers June 22, 1976 with Evelyn Streng – Celebration of the Sun
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