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.
Audio Archive
Manz, Paul
Recordings
Vespers August 13, 1977 with Paul Manz – Musical Vespers -En’ So Lord Jesus (partial) at end
Presenter: Manz, Paul / 1977Vespers August 27, 1977 with Paul Manz – Hymn Festival on Pray, Praise,& Give Thanks
Presenter: Manz, Paul / 1977Recent Additions
Vespers August 13, 1982 with Ted Peters – Smoking Out Idols
Vespers August 12, 1982 with Dan Erlander – Children’s Vespers – Misery Is
Vespers August 10, 1982 with Mark Docken – Balance of Power
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Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
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