1891 Willis organ at Exeter Cathedral, England, UK

You know how it is, one thing leads to another. This week’s program is no exception and put itself together quite magically to celebrate the Centenary of English composer Lennox Berkeley. There are works by Berkeley, of course, but also a prelude by Dr. John Bull, a Voluntary or Fugue by Boyce or Burney, a sonata by Bairstow and a heroic march by Brewer. In the end, it’s four centuries of keyboard composers creating a melodious miscellany. Hope you enjoy the works of Six ‘B’s from Britain.

Our spirits find renewal in springtime through music for the Easter festival.

…grander than grand, these impressive instruments resonate in some of England’s most famous ecclesiastical buildings.

…an audiophile’s audition of several of the best recent recordings of organ music, taped here and abroad.

…a visit with British well-rounded organist Margaret Phillips, including selections from her impressive Bach cycle and other examples from her extensive discography.

…the resurrection theme has inspired composers across many generations.

…The autumn quarterly sampler of recent releases of organ music on cassette and compact disc, with comments and recommendations by host Michael Barone.