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2002 Ruffatti organ at the Church of the Epiphany, Miami, FL

Twenty Somethings #1006

February 8, 2010

…considering the talents demonstrated by these youthful performers, the future of the art of the organ is in good hands.

1992 Fisk organ, Opus 100, at Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Texas

In Black and White #1005

February 1, 2010

…a colorful collection of music featuring African-American composers and performers.

Emma Lou! #1004

January 25, 2010

…a celebration of the life and work of the industrious and indefatigable American composer Emma Lou Diemer, with comment, compact discs, and concert performances.

1996 Bond organ at Holy Rosary RCC, Portland, OR

Winter Wonders #1003

January 18, 2010

…samples of recently released recordings, a world-wide demonstration of organistic activity.

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

Telling Tales #1002

January 11, 2010

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

1735 Moucherel organ at the Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile, Albi, France

From Provence to the Pyrenees #1001

January 4, 2010

…between Marseille and Toulouse, we audition some of the instruments to be visited during our spring tour in the south of France.

1738 Müller organ at Sint Bavokerk [Saint Bavo Church], Haarlem, The Netherlands

The Organist’s Yearbook #0952

December 28, 2009

…a time for celebration, reflection, and projection of new expectations for the new season ahead.

1968 Harrison organ at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, England, UK

An International Holiday Sampler #0951

December 21, 2009

…special music from around the globe amplifies and illuminates the good tidings of Christmas.

1996 Helmut Wolff organ in the Bales Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

An American Organist’s Christmas #0950

December 14, 2009

…home-grown performers, composers, and instruments celebrate the Festival of the Nativity.

Mendelssohnian Memories #0949

December 7, 2009

…a wrap up to this year’s bicentennial celebrations with a look at some of the composer’s best and least-known works for organ.

1772 Robustelly organ at Sint Lambertuskerk, Helmond, The Netherlands

Advent Expressions #0948

November 30, 2009

…a spirit of intimate reflection and anticipation is inherent in music for the weeks before Christmas.

1994 Reuter organ at Shadyside Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA

In Praise and Thanksgiving #0947

November 23, 2009

…what better way to show appreciation for the bounties of life than through melodious outbursts of joy.

1970 Aeolian-Skinner organ at National Presbyterian, Washington, DC.

American Aspirations #0946

November 16, 2009

Imaginative composers and performers explore the varied opportunities of the King of Instruments.

1891; 1924; 1991 Casavant Frères organ at Basilique de Notre-Dame, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Champions in Canada #0945

November 9, 2009

…highlight performances from Montréal by winners of the 2008 Concours International d’Orgue du Canada, with commentary from CIOC artistic director John Grew.

Rugwerk of the 1743 Hinsz organ at Bovenkerk, Kampen, The Netherlands

How Suite it Is, Still #0944

November 2, 2009

…another go-round of compositional ‘sweets’ dedicated to the organ’s many moods and styles.

Wolfgang Kogart and Michael Barone on tour in Austria

Austria Revisited #0943

October 26, 2009

…some musical memories featuring artists and instruments enjoyed during the 2009 Pipedreams Tour.

Michael Barone preparing remarks at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester, NY.
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Pipedreams Live! in Rochester (Part 1) #0942

October 19, 2009

…performances by students and faculty of the Eastman School of Music during a remarkably popular and successful weekend organ festival.

Michael Barone and Christopher Herrick in studio

Fireworks and Dreams #0941

October 12, 2009

…music and conversation featuring internationally touring British recitalist Christopher Herrick, in celebration of his 40th anniversary as a recording artist.

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