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
Recent Additions
Vespers April 30, 1975 with Wes Prieb (partial)
Vespers April 29, 1975 with Sherman Finer – Crucified for Me
Vespers April 27, 1975 with Carroll Hinderlie – Who’s Afraid of the Holy Ghost
Vespers April 26, 1975 with Tim Samuelson – There’s Many a Slip Between the Cup and the Lip
Vespers April 25, 1975 with Fred Sturgeon – Cure for the Lonliness
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