CONCERT REVIEWS:

LOS ANGELES, CA “Cowan’s performance was stunning. [His] playing displayed understanding of the composer’s intentions and allowed one to hear the beauty of the various families of color on this glorious instrument. There was passion and fire in this virtuosic performance [Max Reger’s fantasia on “We schön leucht’ uns der Morgenstern”] Cowan’s careful and wonderfully sensitive musical interpretation of all the variations, and in particular, the powerful texts of the concluding verses, moved this writer to tears.”

(The 2004 National Convention of the AGO in Los Angeles) - The American Organist

CHICAGO, IL “…one of the most outstanding young organist on the scene today. His unassuming manner and his sure and relaxed technique hide a fiery yet totally musical approach to organ playing.”

- The Diapason

PHILADELPHIA, PA “ His playing was nothing short of superb.”

- The Diapason

PORTLAND, ME (Regional convention of the American Guild of Organists)

“Mr. Cowan’s technical mastery, expressivity, musicality, and sheer brilliance thrilled the convention audience.”

- The American Organist

JAMESTOWN, NY “ORGANIST GIVES WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE”

- The Post-Journal

HAMILTON, ON “…an absolutely stunning recital by Ken Cowan.”

- Organ Canada

“… let me assure you that we who heard this recital came away convinced of a glorious future for organ playing”

- The American Organist

KALAMAZOO, MI “ COWAN GIVES MAJESTIC LIFE TO PIPE ORGAN”

- Kalamazoo Gazette

“[There is] no doubt as to the player’s extraordinary muscle and aptitude.”

The American Organist

RECORDING REVIEWS:

The Art of the Symphonic Organist. (JAV 141)

Ken Cowan plays the EM Skinner at the Parish Church of St. Luke in Evanston, IL

“Altogether this is one of the finest compact discs I have heard in some time, and I thoroughly recommend it.” - The Diapason

Ken Cowan plays organ works by Dupré, Roger-Ducasse, Bach, Lemare and Manari (JAV 129)

1930 Skinner organ, Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Morristown, New Jersey

“When the artist is Ken Cowan, it is a given that the performance will be flawless and satisfying, that the registrations will show off the instrument to its best advantage, and that there will be a wide range of composers represented….this recording surpasses expectations. Highly recommended.” - The American Organist

Great Organbuilders of America: A Retrospective-Volume 9 (JAV 118)

Ken Cowan plays the EM Skinner at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit Michigan

“I have never heard this performed with more virtuosity, nor with a more apt use of colour…There is much to return to in this disc…” - Organists’ Review

“Cowan has that innate skill to turn the organ into an orchestra. Highly recommended”

- The Organ

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Curtis Organ restoration Society CD141602)

“…awe inspiring technique…the phrasing and registrations are superbly evocative.”

- Organ Alternatives

“Mr. Cowan’s performance has all the bravura and drama of the best orchestral recordings.”

- Organ Alternatives