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Death and Resurrection #0512

March 21, 2005

Our spirits find renewal in springtime through music for the Easter festival.

Bach On the Bench

March 14, 2005

…concert performances of music by J.S. Bach presented by American organists on American instruments.

2003 Pasi organ at the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia, Omaha, NE

Glory to Bach in the Highest #0510

March 7, 2005

A reminder of the variety of Bach’s own music, and the instruments, playing styles, and compositions that he inspired.

2003 Dobson organ at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, CA

Our Lady of the Angels #0509

February 28, 2005

Stellar recitalist Cherry Rhodes demonstrates the full sonic capacity of the 2003 Dobson organ at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, CA.

1979 Möller organ at Saint Boniface Epsicopal Church, Sarasota, Florida

How Suite it Is #0508

February 21, 2005

From the 17th through the 20th centuries, composers have gathered together movements of tenderness, audacity, rhythm and color to create sweet samplers of their art.

1977 Klais organ at Ingolstadt Münster, Germany

Organ Plus #0507

February 14, 2005

As always, the King of Instruments enjoys visitors, and ours today come in many forms and flavors.

Washington DC National Cathedral Aeolian Skinner

Archive of Norwegians Would #0506

February 7, 2005

Showing independence of spirit and diversity of expressive means, a sampler of music from Norway.

Archive of Jean Guillou at Large #0505

January 31, 2005

Tune in and discover a few revelatory attitudes and probing interpretations that set this noteable French virtuoso apart from the norm.

1865 Hook organ at First Congregational Church in Orwell, VT

One is Enough #0504

January 24, 2005

It may seem that organs can never be too large, but the music on this week’s show reveals the beauty in smaller things—music played on instruments with only a single manual keyboard!

A Bit of Battle Music #0503

January 17, 2005

Tune in as we look at battle music. Quite the opposite of peace pieces, this collection chronicles the strife between good and evil.

18th century organ at La Valencia in the city of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, México

South of the Border #0502

January 10, 2005

Come along as we explore composers for the organ and historic instruments from Mexico.

1962 Beckerath organ at Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA

Organa Americana #0501

January 3, 2005

This week’s show is a convenient collector’s guide to remarkable recordings featuring American performers and instruments.

An Organist’s Yearbook #0452

December 27, 2004

This week, we’ll reflect upon events form the past year and take a look at some projections for the future.

1908 Sauer organ at Saint Thomas Church, Leipzig, Germany

Holiday International #0451

December 20, 2004

Taken from many nations, the music on this week’s program adds a distinctive flavor to our Christmas celebration.

An American Organist’s Christmas #0450

December 13, 2004

Join us for a merry mingling of composer and performers, celebrating the holiday season.

1954 Aeolian-Skinner; 2003 Garland organ at First United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls, TX

In Anticipation #0449

December 6, 2004

Preluding the Christmas festival, we play the ‘waiting game’ with a collection of music for the Advent season.

Come On, Let's Dance

November 29, 2004

…whether in Renaissance style or rhumba, when the pipe organ’s in the mood there’s no better partner. This week’s program is a display of the kinetic energy that surrounds the King of Instruments.

Once Upon a Theatre

November 22, 2004

At Ann Arbor’s 75-year-old Michigan Theatre, an aging pipe organ served as keystone to the downtown’s heritage preservation.

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