Rübsam studied under German organist Helmut Walcha and French organist Marie-Claire Alain. While in the United States, he also learned from American organist and composer Robert T. Anderson.
Known for his Naxos Bach recordings on the modern piano, Rübsam is internationally recognized for recordings of organ repertoire from the baroque and romantic periods, according to the music school.
His performance will feature some of the organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Some of the works he will perform include: “Prelude and Fugue” in E-Flat Major, “Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit,” “Christe, aller Welt Trost,” “Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist,” “Sonata No. 2” in C Minor and “Fantasia and Fugue” in G Minor, according to the music school.
After winning the 1973 Grand Prix de Chartres in Interpretation, Rübsam became professor of Church Music and Organ at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. During his 23-year tenure, he also served as university organist of the University of Chicago at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, according to the music school.
He frequently gives recitals and master classes in the U.S. and Europe in addition to judging international competitions.
After retiring from teaching in 2011, Rübsam now lives in the U.S. and is a composer for Schott Music International, a music and media publisher, according to the music school.
The recital is free and open to the public.
Lanie Maresh
