…our traditional summing-up of some of the year’s happenings in the world of the King of Instruments.
…an international buffet of tasty carols and instrumental solos for Christmas time.
…soloists, composers and instrument builders all around our country celebrate the holiday season.
…ever since Bach and Handel, this combination of instruments has continued to engage and excite.
…in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence (December 6, 1917), we highlight Finnish composers and performers.
…give thanks for the quantity and and quality of American composers for the pipe organ.
…a collection of previously unheard recital performances from the Pipedreams Archive.
…a bicentennial reflection upon the art of one of the most popular and powerful Parisian organists of the 19th century, Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wely (1817-1869).
…music in observance of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation.
…a second Pipedreams Live! program featuring students of the Eastman School of Music.
…the first of two Pipedreams Live! programs featuring students of the Eastman School of Music and the organs at Christ Church, Rochester, NY.
…a celebration of one of the foremost and most prolific of 19th century organ building firms in the United States, E. & G. G. Hook.
…we honor the life and work of one of the ‘grand old men’ of English cathedral music, Dr. Francis Jackson, CBE, on the occasion of his centenary (b. October 2, 1917).
…following a centuries-old tradition, these organists have created new music in the moment through artful improvisation.
…revisiting laureates of the American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance, and other contests.
…a BBC Proms concert focusing on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, with newly commissioned scores and traditional repertoire, too.
…common sense tells us that the pipe organ’s most important ‘stop’ is the room in which it speaks.
…a special segment of the repertoire dedicated to the display of a performer’s skill and an instrument’s resources.
…from around the world, marvelous melodies and evocations of this season of universal pleasure.
…whether fiery demonstrations of tactile agility or thoughtful meditations on cosmic principals, this genre provides a touchstone for the organist’s art.
…resident musician Robert Ampt introduces us to the most famous historic organ in the southern hemisphere.
…with varied textures and tone colors, these multi-movement scores showcase instruments and players equally.
…a summertime respite with performances old and new of music which, though chronologically old, is always fresh and new.
…a sampler of some instruments heard next month during the Organ Historical Society's national convention.
…a sampler of some of the sounds you’ll enjoy when participating in the upcoming PIPEDREAMS Group Tour ‘down under’.
…whether picturesque or provocative, these diverse composers weave an intriguing spell.
…a salute to Canada Day and the upcoming combined conventions of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and the American Guild of Organists.
…young performers share their gifts at the 2016 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists in Houston, TX.
…equalizing any potential clergy/musician power struggle, our performers here all are men of the cloth.
…adventuresome repertoire is explored by four outstanding Texas organ soloists.
…a tribute to the memory of composer Louis Vierne (1870-1937), master of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
…a review of some intriguing compositions by the reclusive and legendary 19th century virtuoso Charles-Valentin Alkan.
…the music and insights of a prominent American composer of organ and church music, Gerald Near.
…whether in response to the Angel’s proclamation of her divine role, or in simple hymns of praise, composers through history have celebrated the Virgin Mary.
…celebrate one of America's foremost veteran teachers, church musicians and recitalists with his own words and compositions.
…celebrating the 25th anniversary season of the Ruffatti pipe organ in one of America’s pre-eminent recital venues, Spivey Hall at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA.
…a 35th anniversary tribute to Diane Bish, First Lady of the Pipe Organ in the USA.
…music of profound introspection and overt rejoicing for the Christian Resurrection festival.
…with so many intriguing items slipping between the cracks of our awareness, we thought we might share some overlooked treasures here.
…youthful masterpieces inspired by Bach, his last compositions, and other surprises.
…he studied organ in his youth, but then ignored the instrument throughout his career. We’ll fix that!
…discoveries, authentications, arrangements and acknowledged masterworks by the greatest of all composers for the pipe organ.
…in celebration of the 10th birthday of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ in Philadelphia’s Verizon Hall.
…an exploration of the many sorts of composition that you find under the generic, historic title "Ricercar".
…whether with a single partner or an ensemble of violins, violas, cellos and basses, pipe organs, large and small, prove themselves amiable companions.
…a reflection on the life and work of the famous and well-travelled Belgian organist and composer, Flor Peeters (1903-1986).
…publishing a set of three works in a single volume makes sense, as does playing then together.
…a visit with Professor Huw Lewis and students following the renovation of the 1929 Skinner organ in Dimnent Memorial Chapel at Hope College.
…while passing yet another landmark, we share a bit of history with these selections from the program’s 30th birthday party.
…an international sampler of recently released recordings of organ music.
…as prelude to the next Pipedreams Tour (May 23-June 4), this selection of instruments featured in our itinerary.
…music for the Feast of Epiphany, celebrating the journey of the Wise Men and their celestial beacon.
