Bach Vespers presents Austin Philemon as organ soloist for this lenten vespers service, during which the New York Bach Choir will also present BWV 228, Fürchte dich nicht. Mr. Philemon has performed solo recitals domestically at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. Paul’s Chapel at Trinity Wall Street, and the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Times Square, and abroad in Paris, France; Graz, Austria; Romainmôtier, Switzerland; Haarlem, Netherlands; Modena, Italy, and Höganäs, Sweden. He has been selected as a finalist in several major improvisation competitions including the National Competition in Organ Improvisation and the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition, and also received first prize in the George R. Mathison Memorial Competition.