…both the American Theatre Organ Society, July 1-5, and the Organ Historical Society, July 5-10, will hold their 2009 annual conventions in and around Cleveland, Ohio. After hearing these sounds, you’ll want to attend.
…in celebration of the ’founding‘ of the Christian Church, music on themes for Pentecost.
…a debut appearance of the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ (C.B. Fisk Opus 130) in the new arts center in Costa Mesa, CA.
…in the company of guest commentator and biographer Kerala Snyder, we explore the profoundly influential music of the “Great Dane” of the German Baroque organ scene.
…an ongoing tribute to some of our native composers who know how best to exploit the pipe organ’s colors and agility.
…tune in for a modest five-century survey of the history of organ music in Italy.
…in which we blend a huge romantic pipe organ into a full symphonic wind and percussion ensemble, with clearly audible results!
…concert performances and commentary make clear why audiences everywhere are beguiled by Hector Olivera’s irrepressible and personable virtuosity.
…celebrate the springtime festival of rebirth with anthems ancient and modern and sonorous solos old and new.
…musical portraits of the progressive pomp and impending peril which comprise the dramatic narration of Holy Week.
…the King of Instruments speaks clearly, whether in consort with a single additional instrument, or roaring in chorus with a full symphony orchestra.
…in recently discovered scores, unusual arrangements, or pieces forgotten in dark corners, the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach always delights, born March 21, 1685.
…from Gounod to Gershwin, we offer a collection of melodious, mobile music guaranteed to keep you on your toes.
…organists and their music are everywhere around us, as this program of live and lively performances demonstrates.
…one of the most popular and influential composer-performers of the Baroque era continues to inspire in the 21st century.
…a dramatic, romantic French organ symphony with some of its composer’s other thoughts regarding it included.
…finalists in the 2008 Miami International Organ Competition play the Ruffatti pipe organ at Church of the Epiphany.
…composers from four centuries create energetic musical manifestations of a timeless, singular song of praise.