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An Organist's Yearbook #8952

December 25, 1989
…The annual summary of events of consequence in the world of the “King of Instruments,” paying special attention to young artists, recent installations, triumphs, and tragedies.
Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London, UKSaint Paul’s Cathedral, London, UK

Seasonal Surprises #8951

December 18, 1989
…Somewhat unusual repertoire and real treats from Europe based on Christmas themes.
1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ/Church of the Advent, Boston1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ/Church of the Advent, Boston

An American Organ Christmas #8950

December 11, 1989
…Though the music comes “from Heaven above”, players and instruments here reflect the varied organ art in these United States.
Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London, UKSaint Paul’s Cathedral, London, UK

Holiday Preludes #8949

December 4, 1989
…A collection of seasonal music from around the world.
Jean GuillouJean Guillou

Larger Than Life #8948

November 27, 1989
…Virtuoso Jean Guillou adds an extra measure of himself to performances on organs he's designed in Paris and Alpe d'Huez.
Salt Lake Tabernacle OrganSalt Lake Tabernacle Organ

More Music from Temple Square #8946

November 13, 1989
…More Music from Temple Square ... recital performances by resident and guest artists at the historic Mormon Tabernacle.
American Organists in Detroit

American Organists in Detroit

November 6, 1989
…a gilded gathering of guest talents, taped in concerts at the 1986 national convention of the American Guild of Organists.
Great Hall Great Hall

Mechanic's Marvel #8944

October 30, 1989
…A tribute to the 125-year-old Hook organ at the historic Mechanic's Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. Primary performer is recitalist Gilian Weir, who was taped during the Fuller International Festival in Worcester in 1985. The Thunderstorm, played by David Craighead, is part of a Mechanic's Hall souvenir album.
Boston Symphony HallBoston Symphony Hall

Out in the Hall #8943

October 23, 1989
…We visit concert spaces in Boston and East Lansing to listen to instruments with and without pipes and find out how they sound.
1926 E.M. Skinner/Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI1926 E.M. Skinner/Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI

Sonata Possibilities #8942

October 16, 1989
…Several compositions in sonata form which yield dramatically diverse results, plus other works. Withrow's and Stansell's performances were taped during the 1986 American Guild of Organists' National Convention in Detroit.
Salt Lake Tabernacle OrganSalt Lake Tabernacle Organ

An American Classic #8941

October 9, 1989
…Celebrating the 40th anniversary and recent renovation of the famous Aeolian-Skinner organ at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.

Going On Record #8940

October 2, 1989
…The quarterly survey of recent album releases with commentary from program host Michael Barone.
 St. James United Methodist Church, Danville, Illinois St. James United Methodist Church, Danville, Illinois

Three by Four #8939

September 25, 1989
…Recent instruments by Schantz, Van Daalen, and Buzard in Minnesota and Illinois allow John Obetz, Amy Johansen, Ann Rigler, and Charles Tompkins multiple musical opportunities.

Two Roads to Wichita

September 18, 1989
…leading us to the marvelous Marcussen organ at Wiedemann Hall of Wichita State University and the wonderful Wurlitzer at Century II Convention Center.
 177-rank Aeolian at Longwood Gardens 177-rank Aeolian at Longwood Gardens

The Longwood Legacy #8937

September 11, 1989
…The Longwood Legacy, featuring the world's largest “house organ” at the duPont estate near Philadelphia, the 177-rank Aeolian at Longwood Gardens.
1980 44-rank Hendrickson organ at First Lutheran Church1980 44-rank Hendrickson organ at First Lutheran Church

Many Voices #8936

September 4, 1989
…The organ may seem like one instrument, but it really is a pipe choir of many voices as David Engen shows us. Mr. Engen was recorded in concert on the 1980 44-rank Hendrickson organ at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minnesota and on the historic 1877 58-rank Johnson & Son organ at Our Lady of Good Counsel Chapel in Mankato, Minnesota.
Skinner-Casavant-Tellers organ/Fountain Street Baptist ChurchSkinner-Casavant-Tellers organ/Fountain Street Baptist Church

Different Strokes #8935

August 28, 1989
…Some old favorites and other surprises reveal a delicious diversity for which the organ –music, instruments and performers –is legendary.

Organs Down Under

August 21, 1989
…a glimpse at the Australian scene through recordings of several famous (and large) instruments, plus new-music performances (and commentary) by Ralph Morton.
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