…magical music, both old and new, adds immeasurably to the spirit of the Nativity Festival.
…with vibrant performances and exquisite instrumental sonorities, we delight in the work of history’s foremost composer for the pipe organ.
…a tribute to the memory of one of the most popular, and controversial, organists of all time, who believed in the cause of beauty above history, and above the limitations of any instrument.
…a centenary tribute to imaginative and virtuosic American composer-organist Robert Elmore (1913-1985).
…a sentiment-rich collection of 'songs from the heart' recorded in theaters, museums, private music studios and churches.
…a centenary tribute to the celebrated San Francisco organist-composer Richard Purvis (1913-1994).
…transcriptions and arrangements of select solos and scenes from the lyric stage seem perfectly at home in the organ loft, too!
…we enjoy archive recordings of the renowned Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, in anticipation of the instrument's Grand Reawakening on September 27 following a major 2-year refurbishment.
…some engaging confections, several of them ‘invented in the moment’, add to our enjoyment of this special time of year.
…virtuosic music by two of the towering legends of the early 20th century keyboard, explored by Jeremy Filsell.
…whether in Baroque chorale-preludes, Victorian anthems, or contemporary meditations, compositions for the Resurrection Festival always uplifts.
…holiday music resounds coast-to-coast, from New York to California, Texas to Minnesota.
…we get the month off to a right and proper start by putting our left foot forward!
…a further selective summary of some intriguing and unusual albums of organ music issued on CD.
…a continued exploration of beguiling concert repertoire from three centuries.
…youthful masterpieces inspired by Bach, his last compositions, and other surprises.
…creative talents from the 20th and 21st centuries have contributed importantly to the repertoire of the King of Instruments.
…highlights of recent releases from the Raven CD catalog with comments from label chief William T. Van Pelt.
…in any era, the blend of these very different sound-sources always fascinates.
…an after-hours concert at Macy’s Center City commemorating Philadelphia organist Michael Stairs.
…a reflection on the diverse styles by which American composers express themselves.
…we highlight a few of the famous pipe organs for which the summer season usually is particularly active.
. . . selections from special concerts featuring the world’s largest fully functional pipe organ in the Grand Court at Macy’s Center City Store in Philadelphia, PA.
…a reflection on the diverse styles by which American composers express themselves.
