U.S. Debut - Award-Winning Organist Jukka Geisler (Germany) in Concert

Before his solo recital at London’s renowned St. Paul’s Cathedral in 2027, Jukka Geisler makes his U.S. debut right here in Sarasota! Following the celebrated performance by Olivier Latry, titular organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church welcomes award-winning young German organist Jukka Geisler to celebrate our organ’s second birthday. Jukka’s performances have taken him to distinguished venues across Europe, including • the Salzburg Cathedral in Austria; • the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart, Germany; • St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland; and • Newcastle Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. We are thrilled to have secured a place on Jukka’s international concert schedule and to welcome him to Sarasota for his U.S. debut! Experience the grandeur, warmth, and expressive power of our Schantz Pipe Organ with internationally internationally acclaimed acclaimed, award-winning young German organist Jukka Geisler on February 23, 2027, at St Armands Key Lutheran Church . Since its installation in April 2025, this beautiful instrument has enriched our worship and brought exceptional concert artistry to our community. Following our concert featuring internationally renowned organist Olivier Latry, we are delighted to welcome an exciting new generation of talent as we celebrate our organ’s second birthday. Join us for an evening showcasing a gifted young musician and the remarkable versatility of our organ—from delicate colors to thrilling, room-filling sound. Reserve your seats, purchase your tickets, and join the celebration! All proceeds from this concert will support our church’s efforts to showcase the organ in fresh and innovative ways while introducing audiences to the next generation of exceptional young organists. As part of this vision, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church announces the launch of the NextGen Organ Competition, designed to encourage and nurture emerging church musicians. Jukka’s concert will provide an inspiring kickoff for this important new ministry—and your ticket purchase will help bring it to life. Your ticket includes a welcome champagne toast to celebrate our organ’s second birthday! Jukka Geisler at the Eule organ of Maria Schutz Parish Church in Pasing (2021) Schumann: Fugue No. 2 on B.A.C.H. Schumann’s Six Fugues on B.A.C.H. deserve to be heard more often—these wonderful works are too often overlooked by organists.