Chelsea Chen, top, and Christoph Bull perform together at Walt Disney Concert Hall. They were part of a nine-organist celebration Nov. 23 that capped off the “Happy Birthday Hurricane Mama” festivities marking the 10th anniversary of the impressive instrument. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Soloist Carol Williams concentrates at the keys of “Hurricane Mama,” Walt Disney Concert Hall’s impressive organ. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Aaron David Miller brings energy to his performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Nov. 23. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Cameron Carpenter added his particular style to the “Happy Birthday Hurricane Mama” evening. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Organ soloist Cherry Rhodes concentrates at the “Hurricane Mama’ organ console. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Ken Cowan amid the pipes of the Concert Hall’s organ, with video projections of him playing off to the sides. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
L.A. Philharmonic President Deborah Borda gives organ conservator Philip Smith, left, a hug after introducing him on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Nov. 23, 2014. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Ken Cowan stands before the “Hurricane Mama” organ after his performance Nov. 23. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)