Dennis James live in Bloomington

Experience Dennis James live on October 21st

Dennis James will perform at Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington, Indiana on October 21, 2026. James is an internationally recognized organist known for his transcriptions of orchestral works for the pipe organ, particularly those of composers like Bach, Mahler, and Mussorgsky. His performances frequently incorporate multimedia elements – often utilizing synchronized visual projections alongside the music – aiming to create immersive concert experiences. He’s noted for expanding the repertoire accessible to the organ and attracting audiences new to the instrument.

Indiana University Auditorium opened in 1941 following a design competition won by architects William B. Ittner and Robert F. Davison. The building was constructed as a replacement for the earlier University Auditorium which was destroyed by fire in 1937. Its acoustics are highly regarded, and it's become a prominent venue for a wide range of performances including orchestral concerts, opera, ballet, lectures, and Broadway shows. The auditorium features a seating capacity of approximately 1,400 and boasts a substantial Casavant Frères pipe organ—the instrument James will be performing on—installed in 1972 with over 5,000 pipes.