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A Mighty Fortress #1744

October 30, 2017

…music in observance of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation.

The organs of Christ Church Cathedral, Rochester, NY.

The Eastman Kids at Christ Church (II) #1743

October 23, 2017

…a second Pipedreams Live! program featuring students of the Eastman School of Music.

2008 Craighead-Saunders Organ at Christ Church, Rochester, NY.

The Eastman Kids at Christ Church (I) #1742

October 16, 2017

…the first of two Pipedreams Live! programs featuring students of the Eastman School of Music and the organs at Christ Church, Rochester, NY.

1875 Hook & Hastings at Holy Cross Cathedral, Boston, MA

Getting Hooked #1741

October 9, 2017

…a celebration of one of the foremost and most prolific of 19th century organ building firms in the United States, E. & G. G. Hook.

Music for a Long While #1740

October 2, 2017

…we honor the life and work of one of the ‘grand old men’ of English cathedral music, Dr. Francis Jackson, CBE, on the occasion of his centenary (b. October 2, 1917).

1862 Cavaille-Coll at St. Sulpice, Paris

Out of Their Minds #1739

September 25, 2017

…following a centuries-old tradition, these organists have created new music in the moment through artful improvisation.

1983 Fisk at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY

Winning The Prize #1738

September 18, 2017

…revisiting laureates of the American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance, and other contests.

From Royal Albert Hall #1737

September 11, 2017

…a BBC Proms concert focusing on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, with newly commissioned scores and traditional repertoire, too.

Willis–Mander at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London

O How Glorious #1736

September 4, 2017

…common sense tells us that the pipe organ’s most important ‘stop’ is the room in which it speaks.

Hemmle Recital Hall Holtkamp, Texas Tech, Lubbock

Concert Pieces #1735

August 28, 2017

…a special segment of the repertoire dedicated to the display of a performer’s skill and an instrument’s resources.

Summer Music #1734

August 21, 2017

…from around the world, marvelous melodies and evocations of this season of universal pleasure.

1475 Da Prato at San Petronio Basilica, Bologna, Italy

Toccata, Again! #1733

August 14, 2017

…whether fiery demonstrations of tactile agility or thoughtful meditations on cosmic principals, this genre provides a touchstone for the organist’s art.

At the Sydney Town Hall #1732

August 7, 2017

…resident musician Robert Ampt introduces us to the most famous historic organ in the southern hemisphere.

1963 Casavant at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN

Partita Time! #1731

July 31, 2017

…with varied textures and tone colors, these multi-movement scores showcase instruments and players equally.

Back with Bach #1730

July 24, 2017

…a summertime respite with performances old and new of music which, though chronologically old, is always fresh and new.

1966 Schlicker at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Minneapolis

The Minnesota Muse #1729

July 17, 2017

…a sampler of some instruments heard next month during the Organ Historical Society's national convention.

An Australian Adventure #1728

July 10, 2017

…a sampler of some of the sounds you’ll enjoy when participating in the upcoming PIPEDREAMS Group Tour ‘down under’.

Aeolian-Skinner at the National Cathedral

American Tapestry #1727

July 3, 2017

…whether picturesque or provocative, these diverse composers weave an intriguing spell.

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