…you might think them an odd couple, but Anton Heiller from 20th century Austria and Gottfried August Homilius from 18th century Saxony both knew a thing or two about writing for the organ.
…bold and brazen are the organ’s trumpet pipes, and the ensemble that pits its energy against the King of Instruments!
…concert performances from the 2008 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists.
…beyond the standard repertoire, many extraordinary works for organ and instruments remain to be (re)discovered.
…whether old or new, with ensembles large or small, innovative music for organ with orchestra continues to fascinate.
…the annual Olde Yeare–New Year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize–winning performances, memorial tributes and more.
…a multi-cultural exploration of diverse musicks for the Festival of the Nativity.
…performers, composers, arrangers, and instrument builders join in providing music for the holiday celebration.
…choirs and organists share a bountiful repertoire drawn from many years of the British holiday tradition.
…a sampler of instruments in Basel, Arlesheim, Neuchatel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Romainmotier, Lausanne, Sion, Lucerne, Zurich and many other venues along the way to be explored during the upcoming PIPEDREAMS Tour of Switzerland (May 12-25, 2014).
…a bicentennial review of some intriguing compositions by the reclusive and legendary 19th century virtuoso Charles-Valentin Alkan.
…a select survey of some sacred music written by one of the 20th century’s most honored composers, Benjamin Britten, on the hundredth anniversary of his birth.
…a glimpse at some intriguing repertoire and exquisite recordings made by engineer-producer Christoph Frommen for his Aeolus Music label.
…positive returns from the numerous soloists who have presented concerts on the instrument Gabriel Kney built for the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, MN.
…prize–winning young organists explore intriguing repertoire beyond the same–old–same–old.
…from Minnesota down to Louisiana, the King of Instruments has many exemplary representatives in the central segment of our United States.
…transcriptions and arrangements of select solos and scenes from the lyric stage seem perfectly at home in the organ loft, too!
…a tri–centenary salute to Bach's favorite and most prolific student, Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–1780)
