The Is Have It

In Iowa and Indiana we explore notable installations of imaginatively-conceived organs by American builders Lynn Dobson and Daniel Jaeckel.

Program Broadcast dates:

• March 2, 1998

Featured Organs:

These two mechanical-action instruments — the 22-stop Dobson and 17-stop Jaeckel (in the manner of Gottfried Silbermann) — prove that modest specifications, thoughtful design, and supportive rooms can yield superb organistic results. For more information, contact: Dobson Organ Builders, (P.O. Box 25, Lake City, IA 51449 ; phone 712-464-8065)
Daniel Jaeckel & Associates, 1600 London Road, Duluth, MN 55812 ; phone 218-728-2394; e-mail 104416.2446@compuserve.com

Music played in the program

J. S. BACH: Prelude in G, S. 541. JOHANN BERNARD BACH: Chaconne in B-flat. KITTEL: Fantasia. LIBBY LARSEN: Sonata on Kalenda Maya –Karen Larson (1996 Dobson/Wartburg College, Waverly, IA)

LARSEN: Sonata on Kalenda Maya. BOEHM: Praeludium in C. GERALD NEAR: Triptych of Fugues –Carla Edwards (1989 Jaeckel/Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Evansville, IN) CLERAMBAULT: 4 Pieces, from Livre d’Orgue. WILLIAM BOLCOM: Gospel Prelude, Jesus loves me –Karen Larsen (Waverly) ANDRE ISOIR: Variations on an Old Noel –Carla Edwards (Evansville, IA)