All Episodes

Perhaps from hanging around in the organ lofts near those bell towers, organ composers have amassed a fine pile of bell-music.

An eclectic and engaging survey of evidence of the pipe organs potential for color and variety, from recent recordings.

Some select pipe organs in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa share the good muse.

A visit with recitalist István Ruppert from Budapest, who introduces some intriguing but little-known music from his homeland.

The commanding artistry of Stephen Tharp, a young American recitalist who this month plays his 800th public concert in the United States.

A visit with British organist David Briggs, heard in performances recorded in England, California, and Minnesota.

American artists on American-built instrument showcase a kaleidoscope of colors and styles.

…would ‘The Three Bs’ ever have imagined being represented by organ music in quite this way?!

A large new instrument by Mander Organs of England brings resplendent opportunity to a prospering United Methodist congregation in Atlanta, Georgia.

With soloist Massimo Nosetti we explore a seldom heard yet charming and characterful repertoire from five centuries, played on period instruments.

A memorial tribute to the inimitable Virgil Fox, narrated by Richard Torrence, the artist’s former manager and present-day champion.

A multi-generational encounter with two masters of the polyphonic arts, introduced by Brink Bush.

An “artists showcase” featuring members of the Twin Cities chapter of A.G.O. in concert at St. Andrew Lutheran in Mahtomedi, MN.

On the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, this musical offering of remembrance, resilience and hope.

Famous names may dominate the scene, but these often overlooked composers demonstrate a remarkable degree of individuality and imagination.

Some instruments of recent vintage in venues near and far.

A glimpse into America’s organbuilding past, exemplified by the work of a dozen builders found in and around New Haven.

The passionate and powerful Sixth Organ Symphony by Charles-Marie Widor in two versions, for organ solo and with orchestra. Widor’s arrangement of the outer movements of his popular Sixth Organ Symphony [solo] was his first major essay for organ and orchestra. He went on to create two additional, totally original organ and orchestra compositions later in life. It was prepared for a London concert in 1882, later played by Charles Courboin in Antwerp in 1900, and presented again by Courboin, with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Stokowski, at the Wanamaker Store in 1919. The Bowden/McKinley performance in Indiana was only the second American outing for this score since that Philadelphia premiere.