…meditations from the dark side by Bach, Sweelinck, Daveluy and Grunenwald, somber music of sadness, solace, and strength.
…with vibrant performances and exquisite instrumental sonorities, we delight in the work of history’s foremost composer for the pipe organ.
…enjoy a collection of classic and contemporary interpretations of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
…we visit the campus of the University of Oklahoma to investigate a path-breaking new curriculum of organ study begun by Professor John Schwandt.
…invented by the Italians and transformed by composers everywhere ever since, the Organ Sonata encourages different strokes from different folks.
…youthful performers, filled with enthusiasm, carry the King of Instruments with them into the 21st Century.
…prize-winners of the premiere North American contest for young talents perform in Montreal.
…instruments at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and the Catholic Cathedral in La Crosse, Wisconsin demonstrate two divergent ways of approaching the ‘classical organ’.
…whether with chamber orchestra, symphonic ensemble, or just one partner player, the idea of an ‘organ concert’ is totally engaging.
…beyond the pipe organ’s own resources, the sounds of additional trumpets, trombones and horns lend an extra dimension to the sonic spectrum.
…when two keyboard talents team up, the repertoire provides for some very intriguing results.
…the canny British-born recitalist, musician-in-residence at Washington National Cathedral, has made an international reputation with his recordings, arrangements, and compelling performances.
…a sampler of instruments old and new (and performers youthful and mature) as prelude to the Spring 2012 Pipedreams Tour in the UK.
…the annual end-of-the-year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize-winning performances and more.
…magical music, both old and new, adds immeasurably to the spirit of the Nativity Festival.
…composers and performers from at home and abroad explore diverse compositions in celebration of the gift of Christmas.
…in the countryside and city, a collection of old noëls in settings from three centuries.
…a collection of music by composers (mostly) with important birthday anniversaries in the year 2011.
