…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.
…A New Year's beginning which surveys a miscellany of new releases of organ music on compact disc. Host Michael Barone provides commentary.
…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.
…Somewhat unusual repertoire and real treats from Europe based on Christmas themes.
…Though the music comes “from Heaven above”, players and instruments here reflect the varied organ art in these United States.
…A collection of seasonal music from around the world.
…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 ... recital performances by resident and guest artists at the historic Mormon Tabernacle.
…a gilded gathering of guest talents, taped in concerts at the 1986 national convention of the American Guild of Organists.
…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.
…We visit concert spaces in Boston and East Lansing to listen to instruments with and without pipes and find out how they sound.
…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.
…Celebrating the 40th anniversary and recent renovation of the famous Aeolian-Skinner organ at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.
…The quarterly survey of recent album releases with commentary from program host Michael Barone.
…Recent instruments by Schantz, Van Daalen, and Buzard in Minnesota and Illinois allow John Obetz, Amy Johansen, Ann Rigler, and Charles Tompkins multiple musical opportunities.
