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An Organist’s Yearbook

An Organist’s Yearbook #0552

December 26, 2005
The traditional summary of a past year’s events, with resolutions for the New Year to come.
1992 Ruffatti at Spivey Hall, Morrow, GA1992 Ruffatti at Spivey Hall, Morrow, GA

An American Organist’s Christmas #0551

December 19, 2005
Performers and instruments in the United States transform a global collection of holiday melodies.
1995 Marcussen organ at Tonbridge School, Kent, England, UK1995 Marcussen organ at Tonbridge School, Kent, England, UK

Holiday International #0550

December 12, 2005
Christmas music from many lands is transformed by the colors of the pipe organ
1968 Marcussen organ at the Community Church, Ikast, Denmark1968 Marcussen organ at the Community Church, Ikast, Denmark

Ring Them Bells #0549

December 5, 2005
Perhaps from hanging around in the organ lofts near those bell towers, organ composers have amassed a fine pile of bell-music.
1932 Skinner; 1969 Schlicker organ at First Congregational, Los Angeles, California1932 Skinner; 1969 Schlicker organ at First Congregational, Los Angeles, California

Going On Record #0548

November 28, 2005
An eclectic and engaging survey of evidence of the pipe organs potential for color and variety, from recent recordings.
1978 Sipe organ at Luther College, Decorah, IA1978 Sipe organ at Luther College, Decorah, IA

The ‘I’s Have It #0547

November 21, 2005
Some select pipe organs in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa share the good muse.
István RuppertIstván Ruppert

Just a Little (From) Hungary #0546

November 14, 2005
A visit with recitalist István Ruppert from Budapest, who introduces some intriguing but little-known music from his homeland.
1921 E.M. Skinner organ at Saint Luke’s Episcopal, Evanston, IL1921 E.M. Skinner organ at Saint Luke’s Episcopal, Evanston, IL

Even Steven #0545

November 7, 2005
The commanding artistry of Stephen Tharp, a young American recitalist who this month plays his 800th public concert in the United States.
1898 Henry Willis; 1971 Hill, Norman & Beard at Gloucester Cathedral, England, UK1898 Henry Willis; 1971 Hill, Norman & Beard at Gloucester Cathedral, England, UK

Virtuoso On the Road #0544

October 31, 2005
A visit with British organist David Briggs, heard in performances recorded in England, California, and Minnesota.
1985 Visser-Rowland organ at First Presbyterian, Morehead City, NC1985 Visser-Rowland organ at First Presbyterian, Morehead City, NC

Recorded in Concert #0543

October 24, 2005
American artists on American-built instrument showcase a kaleidoscope of colors and styles.

Bach, Beethoven and Brahms

October 17, 2005
…would ‘The Three Bs’ ever have imagined being represented by organ music in quite this way?!
2002 Mander organ at Peachtree United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA2002 Mander organ at Peachtree United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA

On Peachtree Road #0541

October 10, 2005
A large new instrument by Mander Organs of England brings resplendent opportunity to a prospering United Methodist congregation in Atlanta, Georgia.
1981 Zanin organ at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Spilimbergo, Italy1981 Zanin organ at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Spilimbergo, Italy

An Italian Rhapsody #0540

October 3, 2005
With soloist Massimo Nosetti we explore a seldom heard yet charming and characterful repertoire from five centuries, played on period instruments.
Virgil FoxVirgil Fox

That Red Blooded Organist #0539

September 26, 2005
A memorial tribute to the inimitable Virgil Fox, narrated by Richard Torrence, the artist’s former manager and present-day champion.
1998 Hendrickson organ at Wayzata Community Church1998 Hendrickson organ at Wayzata Community Church

Bach, Bush&Middelschulte #0538

September 19, 2005
A multi-generational encounter with two masters of the polyphonic arts, introduced by Brink Bush.
1927 Casavant Frères; 2001 Schantz organ at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN1927 Casavant Frères; 2001 Schantz organ at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN

September Songs #0537

September 12, 2005
An “artists showcase” featuring members of the Twin Cities chapter of A.G.O. in concert at St. Andrew Lutheran in Mahtomedi, MN.
1992 C.B. Fisk organ1992 C.B. Fisk organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX1992 C.B. Fisk organ1992 C.B. Fisk organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX

Hymns for the Lost and the Living #0536

September 5, 2005
On the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, this musical offering of remembrance, resilience and hope.
1956 Beuchet-Debierre organ at Saint Etienne-du-Mont, Paris, France1956 Beuchet-Debierre organ at Saint Etienne-du-Mont, Paris, France

Forgotten Frenchmen #0535

August 29, 2005
Famous names may dominate the scene, but these often overlooked composers demonstrate a remarkable degree of individuality and imagination.
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