All Episodes

For One or Two to Play #8729

July 20, 1987

…solos and duets by Carole Terry, Timothy Nickel and Nancy LeRoi performed on the spectacular Fritts-Richards organ of Saint Alphonsus Church, Seattle

From Methuen Memorial Music Hall #8728

July 13, 1987

…recordings and recital performances on one of America’s most famous historic concert organs.

1980 Klais organ at Altenberg Cathedral in Altenberg, Germany

Going On Record #8727

July 6, 1987

…another selective quarterly sampling of recent organ recordings, with emphasis on the unusual and the attractive.

The American Muse (III) #8726

June 29, 1987

…from coast to coast, music of American composers and performers, including highlights from the 1986 San Anselmo Festival in California.

Peter Planyavsky in Recital #8725

June 22, 1987

…the Viennese organist performs on the Fisk organ at House of Hope Church in S. Paul, MN.

Olivier Messiaen's Trinity Meditations #8724

June 15, 1987

…charles Tompkins performs this monumental cycle of nine thoughtful impressions of the Divine Spirit, composed by one of the greatest musicians of our age.

1986 Marcussen organ at Wiedemann Hall, Wichita State University, Kansas

Danish Delight #8723

June 8, 1987

…the New Marcussen organ at Wichita State University is the first American installation by this famed Scandinavian builder, and offers many musical opportunities.

The Sound of History

June 1, 1987

…conversations with Harald Vogel, who performs repertoire from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods on appropriate instruments (old and new).,

1692 Schnitger organ at Ludgerikirche, Norden, Germany

The Sound of History #8722

June 1, 1987

…conversations with Harald Vogel, who performs repertoire from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods on appropriate instruments (old and new).,

The Dupré Legacy, Part 7 #8721

May 25, 1987

…More conversation with organist-biographer Michael Murray, and modern and archive recordings of compositions and performances by the late Marcel Dupre.

La Corona #8720

May 18, 1987

…a ring of words and music, crowned by Ernst Krenek's imposing setting of mystical poems of John Donne.

A Man for All Seasons

May 17, 1987

…classical and theater organ wizard Hector Olivera demonstrates his legendary versatility in a wide variety of repertoire.

A Man for All Seasons #8719

May 11, 1987

…classical and theater organ wizard Hector Olivera demonstrates his legendary versatility in a wide variety of repertoire.

The Dupré Legacy, Part 6 #8718

May 4, 1987

…Additional little-known compositions by master-organist Marcel Dupre, including his concerto for Organ and Orchestra.

1863 Hook organ at Immaculate Conception Church, Boston, Massachusetts.

American Organ Heritage #8717

April 27, 1987

…the splendid sounds of historic instruments are all around us, if we care enough to listen and to preserve them.

Mendelssohn - The (Rediscovered) Organ Works (III) #8716

April 20, 1987

…a continuing our exploration of this great early 19th century musician, with first performances of recently discovered manuscripts.

A Song to David (Encore of #8444) #8715

April 13, 1987

…the world premier performance of a new cantata for chorus and organ by American composer William Albright.

Going On Record #8714

April 6, 1987

…another quarterly selective sampling of recent organ recordings, with emphasis on the unusual and the unusually attractive.

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