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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.

1981 Wolff at Redpath Hall, McGill University, Montreal

A Montreal Organ Festival #1726

June 26, 2017

…a salute to Canada Day and the upcoming combined conventions of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and the American Guild of Organists.

1981 Schantz at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas.

Rising Stars #1725

June 19, 2017

…young performers share their gifts at the 2016 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists in Houston, TX.

1708 Egedacher Schlägl Monastery, Austria

Father Knows Best #1724

June 12, 2017

…equalizing any potential clergy/musician power struggle, our performers here all are men of the cloth.

The 1992 C.B. Fisk Organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Texas

Pipedreams Live! at the Meyerson Symphony Center #1723

June 5, 2017

…adventuresome repertoire is explored by four outstanding Texas organ soloists.

Hey, Louis, Louis #1722

May 29, 2017

…a tribute to the memory of composer Louis Vierne (1870-1937), master of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Reassessing Alkan #1721

May 22, 2017

…a review of some intriguing compositions by the reclusive and legendary 19th century virtuoso Charles-Valentin Alkan.

Getting Near #1720

May 15, 2017

…the music and insights of a prominent American composer of organ and church music, Gerald Near.

1995 Marcussen at the Tonbridge School Chapel, Kent, England

Mary's Songs #1719

May 8, 2017

…whether in response to the Angel’s proclamation of her divine role, or in simple hymns of praise, composers through history have celebrated the Virgin Mary.

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