…revisiting the art of one of the foremost organist-composers of the 20th century, on the occasion of his 125th birthday anniversary [b. May 3, 1886]
…Though organists often are invisible when they play, some recent DVD productions showcase both the performance and the performer.
…composite performances of the most famous of all organ symphonies (by Charles-Marie Widor), and its somber companion-challenger (by Louis Vierne).
…performances by and conversation with the outstanding American recitalist, whose international career continues to blossom.
…a collection of music by composers (mostly) with important birthday anniversaries in the year 2011.
…transformative and uplifting music in observance of the Christian festival of Resurrection.
…this Parisian church enjoyed the world’s largest musical instrument when its mighty 100-stop Cavaillé-Coll pipe organ was inaugurated 150 years ago, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1862.
…a 70th birthday tribute to Daniel Roth, organist of the Parisian church of Saint Sulpice.
…music of contrast and contradiction, a progression of mood and spirit leading to revelation.
…in anticipation of the holiday season, a collection of music on Advent themes.
…a multi-performer, multi-venue presentation of Marcel Dupré’s provocative and profound musical interpretation of Paul Claudel’s vivid fourteen-poem cycle, Le Chemin de la Croix.
…the Christmas festival is rich with pictorial implications that composers have interpreted with intriguing ingenuity.
…holiday music resounds coast-to-coast, from New York to California, Texas to Minnesota.
…our annual Olde Yeare-New Year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize-winning performances, memorial tributes, and more.
…getting the New Year off to a fine start with a survey of some recent compact disc releases. Contents TBA. Tune in and check us out.
…a visit with audio producer Christoph Frommen to sample of some of his recent projects.
…two celebrated 20th century masters, Marcel Duprè and Max Reger, left sets of seven characterful works that convey the many mercurial moods of the King of Instruments.
…as prelude to the next Pipedreams Tour (May 23-June 4), this selection of instruments featured in our itinerary.
…an international sampler of recently released recordings of organ music.
…discoveries, authentications, arrangements and acknowledged masterworks by the greatest of all composers for the pipe organ.
…following a centuries-old tradition, these organists have created new music in the moment through artful improvisation.
…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).
…for the seventh day of the seventh month, scores by Widor, Rheinberger and Guilmant offer players and listeners a rainbow of tonal possibility!
…diverse venues and interpretive attitudes explore the universal genius of J.S.B.
