1979 C.B. Fisk organ at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul, MN

A reminder of the variety of Bach’s own music, and the instruments, playing styles, and compositions that he inspired.

Recital performances on the historic 1878 Merklin and famous 1979 Fisk organs at House of Hope Presbyterian Church on Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, MN.

Glimpses into the life and art of respected American teacher and recitalist David Craighead.

Considering what one player at the console can accomplish, just imagine what is possible with organ duos and duets.

Performances by and conversation with the amiable Delbert Disselhorst of the University of Iowa.

A centenary tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich [1906-1975], and recital performances by guest Daniel Zaretsky, who introduces little-known music from an unlikely source.

Exploring a collection of scores, some new, some newer, all by American composers.

…some varied recital performances of works by history’s greatest composer for the King of Instruments, as recorded in the Twin Cities.

…composers and performers blend their talents in a melodious tribute to the holiday season.

…organists and their music are everywhere around us, as this program of live and lively performances demonstrates.

…performances featuring soloists, composers and instruments recorded in and around Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.

…from Minnesota down to Louisiana, the King of Instruments has many exemplary representatives in the central segment of our United States.

…whether on historic instruments in his homeland, a Catholic church in New Orleans, or in a Japanese concert hall, nothing quite satisfies like the music of Johann Sebastian Bach!

…archive performances by resident and visiting musicians recorded in the North Star State.

…the music and insights of a prominent American composer of organ and church music, Gerald Near.

…conversations with, plus compositions and improvisations by the versatile and remarkable Minnesota-based organist Aaron David Miller.

…with a good theme, variation sets provide organists and composers an exceptional opportunity to tour the tonal resources of any instrument.

…compositions and performances by Minnesota musicians, from the Pipedreams archive.

…the music and insights of a prominent American composer of organ and church music, Gerald Near.

…a sampler of some instruments heard next month during the Organ Historical Society's national convention.

…music in observance of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation.

…a multi-national celebration of the Nativity Festival with music old and new.

…revisiting some engaging mechanical-instruments in Minneapolis-Saint Paul neighborhoods.

…highlights from a national gathering of the Organ Historical Society in and around the Twin Cities.