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Delights of Detroit #9009

February 26, 1990

…A sampling of recital performances recorded during the national American Guild of Organists Convention in and around Michigan's principal city.

Washington DC National Cathedral Aeolian Skinner

Cathedral Consecration #9008

February 19, 1990

…Music from the Washington National Cathedral celebrating the completion of this magnificent Gothic structure after more than half a century of work.

From “C” to Shining “C” #9007

February 12, 1990

…A vitamin-enriched collection of music focused upon a single tonal center and featuring insightful and virtuosic performances by Anthony Newman.

Organs in the Move

February 5, 1990

…sharing music and tales of peril with Alan Laufman of the Organ Clearing House, who helps aging orphan instruments find new homes.

1962 Aeolian-Skinner; 1977 Ruffatti organ at Crystal Cathedral, Garden...

Swann Song #9005

January 29, 1990

…Performances by and conversation with the famous American recitalist Frederick Swann, organist at the Crystal Cathedral in California.

Montreal Organ Book

January 15, 1990

…a capsule survey of three centuries of music and instruments in Canada's Province Quebec.,

Taking the Prize (I) #9002

January 8, 1990

…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.

1750 Gabler organ at Weingarten Abbey, Germany

Going On Record #9001

January 1, 1990

…A New Year's beginning which surveys a miscellany of new releases of organ music on compact disc. Host Michael Barone provides commentary.

An Organist's Yearbook #8952

December 25, 1989

…The annual summary of events of consequence in the world of the “King of Instruments,” paying special attention to young artists, recent installations, triumphs, and tragedies.

Seasonal Surprises #8951

December 18, 1989

…Somewhat unusual repertoire and real treats from Europe based on Christmas themes.

1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ/Church of the Advent, Boston

An American Organ Christmas #8950

December 11, 1989

…Though the music comes “from Heaven above”, players and instruments here reflect the varied organ art in these United States.

Holiday Preludes #8949

December 4, 1989

…A collection of seasonal music from around the world.

Larger Than Life #8948

November 27, 1989

…Virtuoso Jean Guillou adds an extra measure of himself to performances on organs he's designed in Paris and Alpe d'Huez.

More Music from Temple Square #8946

November 13, 1989

…More Music from Temple Square ... recital performances by resident and guest artists at the historic Mormon Tabernacle.

American Organists in Detroit

November 6, 1989

…a gilded gathering of guest talents, taped in concerts at the 1986 national convention of the American Guild of Organists.

Mechanic's Marvel #8944

October 30, 1989

…A tribute to the 125-year-old Hook organ at the historic Mechanic's Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. Primary performer is recitalist Gilian Weir, who was taped during the Fuller International Festival in Worcester in 1985. The Thunderstorm, played by David Craighead, is part of a Mechanic's Hall souvenir album.

Out in the Hall #8943

October 23, 1989

…We visit concert spaces in Boston and East Lansing to listen to instruments with and without pipes and find out how they sound.

1926 E.M. Skinner/Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI

Sonata Possibilities #8942

October 16, 1989

…Several compositions in sonata form which yield dramatically diverse results, plus other works. Withrow's and Stansell's performances were taped during the 1986 American Guild of Organists' National Convention in Detroit.

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