…to celebrate the bicentennial of Franz Liszt (1811-1886), who made the 19th century pipe organ a vehicle for virtuosos, and for prayers.
…communities rejoice with diversely designed and recently installed pipe organs.
…performances by and conversation with the vigorous virtuoso from Finland, Kalevi Kiviniemi.
…soloists Thierry Escaich, David Goode and Thomas Trotter preside over England’s grandest concert organ in performances from London’s Royal Albert Hall.
…a centenary tribute to the world’s largest functioning musical instrument, a magnificent landmark at Macy’s downtown department store in Philadelphia.
…compositions of lament, reflection and healing in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the tragedy of September 11, 2001.
…a survey of music by the Lüneburg master Georg Böhm[1661-1733], whose exemplary shock-waves inspired, among others, the young Johann Sebastian Bach.
…from ‘lively’ contexts in Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Amarillo, recitalists Hector Olivera, Stephen Tharp, Craig Phillips and others perform.
…whether combined with saxophone, brass ensemble, chamber orchestra or symphonic ensemble, the King of Instruments proves itself an able and amiable companion.
…performances by and conversation with the vibrant and provocative American virtuoso, composer and musicologist Anthony Newman.
…composite performances of the most famous of all organ symphonies (by Charles-Marie Widor), and its somber companion-challenger (by Louis Vierne).
…Soloists Stephen Farr and David Goode figure in this first of two summer programs from England’s extraordinary music festival, highlighting the organ at Royal Albert Hall.
…In swinging Bach arrangements, Fats Waller improvisations, and original new scores, the King of Instruments lets it all hang out.
…Though organists often are invisible when they play, some recent DVD productions showcase both the performance and the performer.
…Selected performances from venues around the country where the pipe organ generates special attention.
…a sampler of American music, both patriotic and sacred, in celebration of our nation’s favorite holiday.
…a sesquicentennial tribute to Marco Enrico Bossi [1861-1925] the composer, virtuoso, and teacher who ‘modernized’ the art of the organ in Italy with his passionate, romantic music.
…a second tribute to the famous blind French organist, master improviser and prolific composer, featuring performances and comments by his students, friends and wife.
