1986 Mander organ at the Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex, England, UK

…glorious sounds resound in historic buildings, testament to the richness of a centuries-old musical art.

…A stroll past some excellent and unfamiliar examples of this time-honored musical form.

…A quarterly survey of recent recordings. Host Michael Barone comments.

A sampler of some exceptional and little-known music by composers from Czechoslovakia.

Celebratory compositions in a variety of dynamic levels on Christmas themes.

Savoring seasonal organ repertoire from many lands.

Some of the tunes depict rustic shepherds. Some sing lullaby to a tiny baby, or celebrate the miracle that comes from heaven above. On the next Pipedreams broadcast we circle the globe in search of delightful musical ornaments for our holiday celebration and discover sweet sounding pipes and choirs that sing nearly as well as an angelic host. Whether it’s a French noel, a Benedictine monk’s special Christmas composition, some humorous variations on Good King Wenceslas, choristers in England and Sweden, or instruments from Spain and Switzerland, ours is a multicultural collection of seasonal sounds, and everyone is welcome. Host Michael Barone will be your guide.