Bells Concert - Boudewijn Zwart

On February 27 at 7:00 pm, renowned Dutch master carillonneur Boudewijn Zwart and our own resident musician Annie Gao will bring their joyful artistry to All Saints. Previous playing by Annie at All Saints:

• Sinfonia "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir" (BWV 29), J.S. Bach: https://www.youtube.com/live/u7YeCCczJ9g?feature=shared&t=7357 (a duet with our music director - Christopher Pluntke)

• The Swan, Camille Saint-Saens: https://www.youtube.com/live/u7YeCCczJ9g?feature=shared&t=6133

Boudewihn Zwart: A renowned Dutch carillonneur, pianist, organist, and composer, Boudewijn Zwart is internationally acclaimed for musicianship and pioneering mobile carillon concerts. Currently serving as the city carillonneur for numerous Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, and Ede, Zwart has received top awards in all categories at prestigious Queen Fabiola International Carillon Competition, which is widely regarded as the foremost competition for carillonists. In addition to performing on historic tower carillons through Europe, Zwart travels with his own signature carillon of 50 bronze bells, sharing this rich musical tradition to audiences worldwide. He will be performing on the carillon.

Annie Gao: Since discovering her passion for the carillon as an undergraduate Yale, Annie Gao has quickly earned broad recognition for her exceptional talent and artistry. In 2025, she was selected to receive The Diapason’s international “20 Under 30” Award, honoring young musicians at the forefront of organ, harpsicord and carillon performance. In the spirit of the guild that celebrates and sustains carillonneurs across North America, Gao is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation and currently serves as an Artist-in-Residence at All Saints Palo Alto in California. She will be playing on All Saints' carillon.