1929 Skinner organ at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Ohio

Some folks think of the pipe organ as a musty antique that is old fashioned and out of the mainstream. I don’t agree, but just to confuse the issue, we’ll listen to four instruments that live in museums, at the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, the Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar in Los Angeles, and the Museum Center at Union Terminal in Cincinnati. Don’t be misled. These pipe organs provide provocative harmonies in picturesque settings. Creating their own attractive, interactive displays these are true Museum Pieces.

This week, we’ll reflect upon events form the past year and take a look at some projections for the future.

A four-century survey of organ music and a review of some resplendent recent recordings.

…organists and their music are everywhere around us, as this program of live and lively performances demonstrates.

…a sentiment-rich collection of 'songs from the heart' recorded in theaters, museums, private music studios and churches.

…instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and Cincinnati's Museum Center at Union Terminal reveal two sides of the American organ builder's craft.

…the annual Olde Yeare–New Year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize–winning performances, memorial tributes and more.

…sometimes lofty, sometimes light-hearted, this music either was inspired by and/or performed in an awesome ambience.

…performances on the unique 1929 Skinner pipe organ that graces the rotunda of the Cincinnati Museum Center.

…‘live’ and lively performances by some ‘rising stars’ and established talents of the American organ scene.