The idea of the pipe organ may be old, but those who are excited about playing it certainly are not!
whether in their themes or styles, American organists have always gone their own, independent way.
John Longhurst, Clay Christiansen and Richard Elliott demonstrate the famous Mormon Tabernacle organ, plus new instruments at the LDS Conference Center and at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
A marvelous miscellany of colorful compositions which share little beyond their common format name.
A 50th anniversary celebration of the ongoing activities of the American Theatre Organ Society.
Theatre organs, invented to provide accompaniment to ‘silent films’ in the early days of the 20th century, found themselves unneeded in their original line of work by the mid 1930s. Yet their novel and engaging sounds continue to fascinate and entertain. Check next month’s A.T.O.S. National Convention, July 1-5, 2005 in Los Angeles, CA. Contact the Organ Historical Society Catalog for access to a large variety of theater organ recordings on compact disc.
Inspired fantasies based on the 16th century psalm-tune by Louis Bourgeois.
An organist’s perspective on a grand and glorious repertoire for the musical stage.
Today’s world culture is nothing new to the pipe organ, which has been importing and integrating international influences for centuries.
We go beyond the standard repertoire to explore several engaging and mostly little-known scores.
Hot to the touch, and hotter to hear, these compositions cover the keyboard with memorable sonic effects.
A four-century survey of organ music and a review of some resplendent recent recordings.
Just like the fairy stories we once enjoyed, our childhood years provoke music both charming and challenging.
Four substantial instruments, two of them quite new, are showcased by a quintet of talented local recitalists.
A conversation with recitalist and recording engineer/producer Fred Hohman, who introduces performances from his enterprising CD/video label Pro Organo.
Inaugural concert performances from the Protestant Cathedral in Lausanne featuring the new 2003 C.B. Fisk organ at Lausanne Cathedral, Switzerland instrument, the largest American-built pipe organ in Europe.
Cathedral organist Jean-Christophe Geiser appears with the Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne. Jean Balissat conducts, recorded December 3, 2003. These recordings were provided by the Swiss Radio through the European Broadcasting Union. We’ll also play some brief selections from Mr. Geiser’s solo-organ CD [Organ CD ORG7210]
Our spirits find renewal in springtime through music for the Easter festival.
…concert performances of music by J.S. Bach presented by American organists on American instruments.
A reminder of the variety of Bach’s own music, and the instruments, playing styles, and compositions that he inspired.
