…prize-winners of the premiere North American contest for young talents perform in Montreal.
…instruments at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and the Catholic Cathedral in La Crosse, Wisconsin demonstrate two divergent ways of approaching the ‘classical organ’.
…whether with chamber orchestra, symphonic ensemble, or just one partner player, the idea of an ‘organ concert’ is totally engaging.
…beyond the pipe organ’s own resources, the sounds of additional trumpets, trombones and horns lend an extra dimension to the sonic spectrum.
…when two keyboard talents team up, the repertoire provides for some very intriguing results.
…the canny British-born recitalist, musician-in-residence at Washington National Cathedral, has made an international reputation with his recordings, arrangements, and compelling performances.
…a sampler of instruments old and new (and performers youthful and mature) as prelude to the Spring 2012 Pipedreams Tour in the UK.
…the annual end-of-the-year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize-winning performances and more.
…magical music, both old and new, adds immeasurably to the spirit of the Nativity Festival.
…composers and performers from at home and abroad explore diverse compositions in celebration of the gift of Christmas.
…in the countryside and city, a collection of old noëls in settings from three centuries.
…a collection of music by composers (mostly) with important birthday anniversaries in the year 2011.
…performances by soloists from Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, in concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
…a collaborative offering of Bach’s famous and thought-provoking set of variations, plus other works in ‘G’.
…performances by and conversation with the outstanding American recitalist, whose international career continues to blossom.
…with a good theme, organist-composers can provide an exceptional ‘tour’ of the tonal resources of any instrument.
…familiar songs take on a new life in the hands of imaginative composers and agile performers playing upon an organ’s many pipes.
…continuing our Franz Liszt Bicentennial tribute with original scores and arrangements by Liszt and others that further realize the pipe organ’s promethean potential.
