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1960 Aeolian–Skinner at National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC

On Fire! #1546

November 16, 2015

…an independent approach leads to compelling results in the hands of those who prefer ‘doing it their way’!

Prizewinners Perform #1545

November 9, 2015

…talented and aspiring young soloists show their promise as winners of various national and regional competitions sponsored by the American Guild of Organists.

1967 Walker at Liverpool Metropolitan (RC) Cathedral

Visiting Britain #1544

November 2, 2015

…a sampler of some of the instruments to be visited during the Spring 2016 Pipedreams Group Tour in northern England and Scotland.

Michael Barone and Jean Guillou at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Dallas

East Texas Treasures #1543

October 26, 2015

…selections from the increasingly popular festival devoted to Aeolian-Skinner pipe organs designed by Roy Perry.

Quotes from Raven #1542

October 19, 2015

…recent selections from one of America's prime 'organ labels', and conversations with Raven's curator William Van Pelt.

2010 Klais at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand

Town Hall Treasures #1541

October 12, 2015

…the tradition of grand pipe organs in civic halls seems to have been an English invention, one carried on successfully throughout the Empire and still maintained…and emulated…today.

1890–1991 Casavant organ in Montréal's historic Basilique de Notre Dame

From the Canadian International Organ Competition #1540

October 5, 2015

…performances by prizewinners of the 2014 concours held in Montreal last October.

1992 Mander at St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City

More Organ Plus #1539

September 28, 2015

…intriguing combinations of other musical friends add importantly to the organ’s ‘public’ repertoire.

1968 Harrison at King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England

In Every Corner Sing! #1538

September 21, 2015

…raising the roof with soulful and sonorous scores for choirs, congregations, solo singers and organs.

1987 Marcussen at St. Hans Church, Odense, Denmark

Our Father #1537

September 14, 2015

…one of the world's best known texts provides us with glimpses into the composer's craft and the organ builder's art.

1871 Willis-1933 Harrison-2004 Mander at Royal Albert Hall

Prom-inent Pipes #1536

September 7, 2015

…classic repertoire, improvisations, and an unusual concerto provide opportunities for soloists on the mighty Royal Albert Hall organ at the BBC Proms in London.

1930 Steinmeyer at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway

Norwegians Would! (II) #1535

August 31, 2015

…another exploration of the organ art as practiced in distinctive fashion by soloists and composers from Norway.

2004 Glatter-Götz-Rosales at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA

Organ and Orchestra at Disney Hall #1534

August 24, 2015

…an iconic instrument, fiery conductor, iconoclastic soloist, and probing new score make for memorable listening.

John Scott, In Memoriam #1533

August 17, 2015

…a tribute to the artistry of English-born organist and choral conductor John Scott, who died unexpectedly at age 59 on August 12, 2015.

2001 Bigelow at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Celebration #1532

August 10, 2015

…excerpts from inaugural concerts on new Utah-built Michael Bigelow pipe organs at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral and St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

1912 Austin at Merrill Auditorium, City Hall, Portland

Some Maine Lines #1531

August 3, 2015

…harmonious counterpoint played on historic instruments, including the recently restored Kotzschmar Organ in Portland.

Michael Barone and Christopher Herrick in studio

Fireworks and Dreams #1530

July 27, 2015

…music and conversation featuring internationally touring British recitalist Christopher Herrick, in celebration of his 40th anniversary as a recording artist.

Gloria! #1529

July 20, 2015

…composers from four centuries create energetic musical manifestations of a timeless, singular song of praise.

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