Reviews

“Marks is an ideal interpreter. His consummate musicianship and faultless technical acumen yield compelling, brilliant performances. This is exciting music and playing.” – The American Organist, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“Marks…used an 1875 two-manual Johnson…Rather than be stymied by what music to play, Dr. Marks understands that an innately musical instrument will make good music, and seemed entirely at home as a consequence…Marks [was] in full technical command.” – The Diapason, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“This recording is a lovely surprise on all counts…Marks plays the music with deep insight and spirit.” – The Tracker, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“Marks…has done us all a great service by reviving the consistently attractive and imaginative organ music of Seth Bingham. … Marks is an ideal interpreter for the music.” – The Diapason, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“Marks played a remarkable program.” – Sandusky Register

“Marks is a fine player and the Schoenstein organ responds to his every touch. Great stuff.” – The Organ, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“Victorious” – Lincoln Journal Star

“Marks plays all these pieces with assurance.” – American Record Guide, reviewing Organ Music of Seth Bingham, Vol. 1

“Marks played wonderfully…humorously” – The American Organist

“Marks…played…with great élan.…Marks is a rapidly rising young star…who performed with great style and assurance.” – The Diapason

“[Marks’] recital…may have been the most successful of the [2007 Region II AGO] convention.” – The American Organist

“Christopher Marks opened his recital…with a sparkling performance.…Marks ably put its [the organ’s] tonal resources to creative use…earning…a standing ovation.” – The American Organist