Abraham Ross enjoys an active career as a concert organist and harpsichordist, presenting imaginative programmes informed by the most recent research on performance practice, technology, and musicological context. His background and research interests have led him to detailed studies of American organ repertory from the nineteenth century, particularly the music of the Second New England School and Charles Ives. A recent graduate of McGill University, he received a grant from the Fonds de Recherche du Québec for his doctoral research on contrapuntal organ improvisation and arrangement practices in early modern Italy. In addition to solo concerts throughout North America,Abraham recently appeared in ensembles such as Musica Angelica (Los Angeles) and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.
Drawing on readings of historical sources and modern performance science in tandem, Abraham’s repertory ranges from the earliest written sources to music by living composers. His recital programming reflects his commitment to diversifying the canon of western repertory and regularly features the work of neglected and underrepresented individuals.
