1864 Hook organ at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts

Whether they trained abroad, trained at home, or relocated to or from Europe, the composers of these diverse works ultimately share an American passport.

Inspired fantasies based on the 16th century psalm-tune by Louis Bourgeois.

…celebrate the springtime festival of rebirth with anthems ancient and modern and sonorous solos old and new.

…music of profound introspection and overt rejoicing for the Christian Resurrection festival.

…a celebration of one of the foremost and most prolific of 19th century organ building firms in the United States, E. & G. G. Hook.

…an appreciative look at America's organ-building past. Special guest William van Pelt of the Organ Historical Society is convinced of the importance of preserving antique instruments, and demonstrates their variety and character with many recorded examples.

…Another selective sampling of unusual and appealing new organ recordings, with commentary by program host Michael Barone.

…In celebration of American Music Week, diverse organ works by American composers.

…From coast to coast, music of American composers and performers, including highlights from the 1986 San Anselmo Festival in California.

…Performances from the first Fuller International Organ Festival recorded at various sites in and around one of Massachusetts' most musical cities.

…More concert and competition performances from Worcester, MA.

…An international potpourri of holiday surprises for the organ.

…Arthur Wills: Carillon on Orientis partibus –Davis Briggs (Willis organ/Hereford Cathedral)

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…from triumphal entry through trial and tribulation to redemption, a collection of liturgical and other music of ceremony and spirituality.

…a collection of compositions on themes of resurrection, rebirth and renewal.

…a survey of recordings of choral and organ works by the famous Michigan-born, Chicago-based, nationally acclaimed Leo Sowerby, one of America's major minor musical masters.

More music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Leo Sowerby, in celebration of his 100th anniversary.

Featuring recordings of 19th-century instruments from the archives of the Organ Historical Society, with comments from its Executive Director William Van Pelt.

…an appreciative look at America's organ-building past. Special guest William van Pelt of the Organ Historical Society is convinced of the importance of preserving antique instruments, and demonstrates their variety and character with many recorded examples.

…A review and preview of goings-on in the organ world, including excerpts from dedicatory recitals in Pacific Palisades, California (Fisk organ) and Seattle (Fritts-Richards organ), highlights from the first Worcester International Organ Festival, and a feature on the historic Willis concert instrument at London's famed Alexandra Palace.