…Performances by organist John Walker, Robert Hebble, the late Virgil Fox and the Choir of New York City's famous Riverside Church.The premiere of Hebble's Symphony, which is dedicated in memory of Virgil Fox, was recorded in concert 7/15/86. Fox's performance of Bach's Trio Sonata comes from an out of print LP (Command CC-11022). Performances by the Choir and Messrs. Williams and Walker are recently-issued compact discs (Pro Organo CD-7016 and CD-7017)
…A tribute to the unique genius of early 20th century musician Jehan Alain, with comments from his famous sister and one of his many admirers and advocates, James Kibbie.
…Inaugural recital performances by Jan Jongepier and David Craighead celebrating the new 71-stop instrument at Holy Name Cathedral.
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…Prizewinning Performers....finalists in the 1988 American Guild of Organists National Convention play in Houston. Recordings were made at St. Paul's United Methodist Church (1981 Schantz organ), University of Houston (1974 Beckerath), Villa de Matel (1979 Visser-Rowland), and Westminster United Methodist Church (1988 Casavant).
…no recording can fully capture the immensity of New York City's famous cathedral space, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun to try.
…an introduction to the historic instruments and repertoire of Italy.
…Tournemire: Choral-Improvisation, Victimae Paschli –organist Richard Morris (1988 Rodgers organ/2nd Baptist Church, Houston, Texas)
…A spring bouquet of new releases of organ music, with emphasis on outstanding sonics, vital performances, and unusual repertoire or instruments.
…surveying the post-romantic works of the prolific Sigfrid Karg-Elert, with comments from organologist Felix Aprahamian.
…Inaugural broadcasts of three new organs.
…A sampling of recital performances recorded during the national American Guild of Organists Convention in and around Michigan's principal city.
…Music from the Washington National Cathedral celebrating the completion of this magnificent Gothic structure after more than half a century of work.
…A vitamin-enriched collection of music focused upon a single tonal center and featuring insightful and virtuosic performances by Anthony Newman.
…sharing music and tales of peril with Alan Laufman of the Organ Clearing House, who helps aging orphan instruments find new homes.
…Performances by and conversation with the famous American recitalist Frederick Swann, organist at the Crystal Cathedral in California.
…a capsule survey of three centuries of music and instruments in Canada's Province Quebec.,
…Taking the Prize....three exceptional young artists demonstrate their competitive mettle in performances recorded in Geneva, Detroit, and Saint Paul. All three musicians were recorded in concert setting, Bergin and Johnansen, especially for this program. Mr. Biggers performances were provided by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.
