There were particular moments in Thomas Pandolfi’s earliest days of his existence, he said, when hearing music, particularly piano music, whether it was part of an orchestra, choral music, or opera, set him on a course of “tremendous work.” “It is what one great artist described as ‘sweet slavery’… a lot of sacrifices, but immensely rewarding,” he said.

Pandolfi is the organist at Great Falls United Methodist Church. The young pianist virtuoso is sought after worldwide. On Jan. 22, 2021, seated comfortably in the small church where he plays liturgical music most Sunday mornings, Pandolfi said that music did something to him on the inside, even as a small child. “It’s like I had goosebumps emotionally,” he said.

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