2003 Berghaus organ at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA

A visit to northeastern Pennsylvania to explore the renovated Berghaus pipe organ at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

…excerpts from a weekend of special Pipedreams Live! events with Michael Barone in his ‘home town’ territory, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region of northeastern Pennsylvania. In appreciation of the several musicians who influenced him during his early years in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Michael Barone dedicates this program to the spirits of Stella Pickett, Marion Wallace, and Howard Hallock, and to the continuing presence of Dorothy Turner and Robert Wech…with thanks!

…some stories, with and without words, prove that music’s universal language is completely comprehensible.

…the splendid sound of organ music in American cathedrals in Seattle, San Francisco, Wilkes-Barre, Toledo, Buffalo and the Twin Cities.

…some recently released CDs featuring organs, composers and performers from these United States.

…a spring survey of some recent CD releases from American producers in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

…Selected performances from venues around the country where the pipe organ generates special attention.

…excerpts from a weekend of special Pipedreams Live! events with Michael Barone in his ‘home town’ territory, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region of northeastern Pennsylvania.

…the splendid sound of organ music in American cathedrals in Seattle, San Francisco, Wilkes-Barre, Toledo, Buffalo and the Twin Cities.

…a sesquicentennial salute to turn–of–the–(19th)–century recitalist, composer and teacher, Horatio Parker (9/15/1863–12/18/1919)

…some stories, with and without words, prove that music’s universal language is completely comprehensible.

…a tribute to the memory of composer Louis Vierne (1870-1937), master of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.