Episodes: 2015

2004 Glatter-Götz-Rosales at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA

Organ and Orchestra at Disney Hall #1534

August 24, 2015

…an iconic instrument, fiery conductor, iconoclastic soloist, and probing new score make for memorable listening.

John Scott, In Memoriam #1533

August 17, 2015

…a tribute to the artistry of English-born organist and choral conductor John Scott, who died unexpectedly at age 59 on August 12, 2015.

2001 Bigelow at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Celebration #1532

August 10, 2015

…excerpts from inaugural concerts on new Utah-built Michael Bigelow pipe organs at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral and St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

1912 Austin at Merrill Auditorium, City Hall, Portland

Some Maine Lines #1531

August 3, 2015

…harmonious counterpoint played on historic instruments, including the recently restored Kotzschmar Organ in Portland.

Michael Barone and Christopher Herrick in studio

Fireworks and Dreams #1530

July 27, 2015

…music and conversation featuring internationally touring British recitalist Christopher Herrick, in celebration of his 40th anniversary as a recording artist.

Gloria! #1529

July 20, 2015

…composers from four centuries create energetic musical manifestations of a timeless, singular song of praise.

Surprise Bachs! #1528

July 13, 2015

…whether in recently discovered scores, unusual arrangements, or pieces forgotten in dark corners, the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach always delights (b. 3/21/1685).

The Marshall Plan #1527

July 6, 2015

…performances by and conversation with one of today’s most dynamic organ virtuosos, Wayne Marshall.

1970 Aeolian-Skinner organ at National Presbyterian, Washington, DC.

American Aspirations #1526

June 26, 2015

…imaginative composers and performers explore the varied opportunities of the King of Instruments.

University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble and the at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN.

A Sonic Blockbuster #1525

June 22, 2015

…in which we blend a huge romantic pipe organ into a full symphonic wind and percussion ensemble, with clearly audible results!

Wurlitzer at the Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington, IL

Am I Blue? #1524

June 15, 2015

…who knew that when wind blew through an organ’s pipes the results would be, among other things, ‘the blues’?

1883 Roosevelt at 1st Congregatioanl Church, Great Barrington, MA

Musical Miscellanies #1523

June 8, 2015

…a bit of this and a bit of that, from Bach to Boëllmann, enjoying organs and repertoire from diverse destinations.

Renovated and expanded pipe organ at the Cathedral of St. Paul

Cathedral Centenary Celebration #1522

June 1, 2015

…concert performances featuring the renovated organs at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Minnesota’s capital city.

1976 Zwiderski at the Cathedral of Saint–Bertrand, Comminges, France

Classic Concertos #1521

May 25, 2015

…since the 18th century, the combination of organ with other instrumental ensembles has provided many good vibes.

1693 Schnitger at St. Jakobie Church, Hamburg, Germany

Tongues of Fire #1520

May 18, 2015

…intriguing, invigorating, and inflammable compositions on themes for the Feast of Pentecost.

Thomas Trotter at the Kimmel Center #1519

May 11, 2015

…a concert performance by one of England’s foremost virtuosos, featuring the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in Philadelphia’s Verizon Hall.

1971 Gress-Miles at the Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT

Strange Friends #1518

May 4, 2015

…along with the usual sorts of musical hookups, the pipe organ gets along pretty well with guitar, panflute, bassoon and taragot.

1990 Visser–Rowland at Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN

Midwester Marvelous #1517

April 27, 2015

…concert performances of American music from an American Guild of Organists convention in the Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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