. . . inspired and inspiring music in many styles, old and new, composed on themes for the Feast of Pentecost.
. . . a preview of some instruments to be featured during the upcoming American Guild of Organists Convention (June 30-July 4), and some others, too.
. . . many composers prove surprisingly capable of telling extraordinary stories with their music.
. . . magical and mysterious born in-the-moment creations by organists who improvise!
. . . following the installation of a new pipe organ several years ago, the musical traditions of Buckfast Abbey have been richly documented.
. . . to alleviate the insular aspect of the usual organ practice session, our players have invited some interesting friends to join them.
. . . revel in the sounds of the unique Skinner pipe organ in Cincinnati’s art deco Union Depot.
. . . anthems and organ solos express the joy and amazement that is the essence of the resurrection festival.
. . . even in the hour of profound unhappiness, composers have used the organ in uplifting ways.
. . . in churches and concert halls, more performances from AGO Seattle 2022 (VII).
. . . in celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), a galaxy of composers and performers.
. . . featuring David Briggs and the C. B. Fisk pipe organ at Benaroya Hall.
. . . archive performances featuring the famous Ruffatti instrument in Spivey Hall at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA.
. . . at the University of Minnesota’s landmark auditorium, the vintage Aeolian-Skinner organ gets a workout during appearances by Alcee Chriss III and Wayne Marshall, among others.
. . . texts are not necessary for the expression of vivid and deep emotion through music.
. . . a powerful prelude, a poetic vision, spiritual reflections, and a parade of psalms.
. . . concertos and choral music, plus concert and church solos continue our reminiscences from an American Guild of Organists National Convention.
. . . concert and session recordings plus conversation with American performer, researcher and teacher Renée Anne Louprette.
