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Getting a Handel On It #0637

September 11, 2006

The German-born English celebrity, George Frideric Handel [1685-1759], knew how to entrance audiences and generate publicity, as his Opus 4 organ concertos proved.

1692 Arp Schnitger organ at Saint Ludgeri Church, Norden, Germany

From Buxheim to Buxtehude #0636

September 4, 2006

A miscellany of ‘early music’ from the fifteenth through the early 18th centuries.

1725 Moucherel organ at Mouzon Abbey, France

The CD Collector’s Corner #0635

August 28, 2006

A selective sampler of some of the newer items ‘hot off the press’, a sonic smorgasbord.

2003 Rosales organ at Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA

New Organs Here and There #0634

August 21, 2006

Recital performances from events inaugurating recent instruments around the USA.

That Professor from Iowa #0633

August 14, 2006

Performances by and conversation with the amiable Delbert Disselhorst of the University of Iowa.

1987 Gabriel Kney/University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.

Reflections on Recitals #0632

August 7, 2006

A cross-section of instruments and performers in Minnesota, drawn from our considerable archive of live-concert recordings.

1714 Silbermann/Cathedral, Freiberg, Germany

Outbursts of Joy #0631

July 31, 2006

Unencumbered by the organ’s generally sober aspect, we let enthusiasm and optimism take the upper hand

1989 van den Heuvel organ at the church of Saint Eustache, Paris, France

In Pastures Green #0630

July 24, 2006

Poetic portraits and psalmists songs summon soothing images of lush summer fields and quiet times.

The 1911 Foster & Andrews/Hull City Hall

Archive of Song of Sunshine #0629

July 17, 2006

A visit with the remarkable young blind British organist David Aprahamian Liddle.

1778 Bosch organ at Santanyi Church, Mallorca, Spain.

Archive of Shall We Dance? #0628

July 10, 2006

A display of surprising rhythmic agility, proving that even the King of Instruments can “get down” on occasion.

1692 Arp Schnitger organ [plus additions] at the Martinikerk, Groningen, The Netherlands

Archive of Follow the Star #0627

July 3, 2006

These brilliant denizens of heaven evoke their rolls as travelers’ guide, focus of prayers and wishes, and symbol of nations, while providing us with a star-studded musical celebration.

American Blessings

June 26, 2006

…the rich resource of our nation’s own compositional talent store gives our ears and hearts much for which to be thankful.

1999 Grenzing organ at the Cathedral ‘Al Almudena’, Madrid, Spain

For Two to Play #0625

June 19, 2006

Considering what one player at the console can accomplish, just imagine what is possible with organ duos and duets.

1565 de Swart; 1637 van Hagerbeer organ at Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden, The...

Getting Folksy #0624

June 12, 2006

Everybody loves a familiar tune, and these composers take advantage of some popular melodies from diverse cultures.

1921 E.M. Skinner organ at Saint Luke’s Episcopal, Evanston, IL

Windy City Pipes #0623

June 5, 2006

Sounds of some noteworthy and historic instruments in and around Chicago, as prelude to upcoming national conventions of the American Guild of Organists and Organ Historical Society.

1845 Cavaillé-Coll organ at the Église de la Madeleine, Paris, France

Notes on Distaff #0622

May 29, 2006

Or Woman Composers for the Organ, a survey of some interesting works by some interesting people.

1964 C.B. Fisk organ at King’s Chapel, Boston, MA

The American Muse #0621

May 22, 2006

Further glimpses at the remarkably diverse organ repertoire by American composers, recorded in and around Boston.

1987 Rosales organ at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland, OR

Archive of A Gentle Giant #0620

May 15, 2006

Glimpses into the life and art of respected American teacher and recitalist David Craighead.

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