2001 Lively-Fulcher organ at Saint Olaf Catholic Church, Minneapolis, MN

Inspired fantasies based on the 16th century psalm-tune by Louis Bourgeois.

A selective sampler of some of the newer items ‘hot off the press’, a sonic smorgasbord.

…Usually three ‘p’s mean pianissimo, but this program resounds with an exultant trio of exciting modern works for organ and instruments, one of them a premiere. This week’s broadcast features new music for organ and instruments. Starting with Richard Proulx’s Concerto for Organ and Strings, we’ll hear its premiere played by Jonathan Biggers, in concert at Saint Olaf Roman Catholic Church in Minneapolis. A multi-functional Suite for Organ, Brass and Percussion by California composer Craig Phillips and the increasingly popular Concerto Number 1 by Stephen Paulus have added to the compelling concert repertoire for the King of Instruments. Three ‘p’s usually mean pianissimo, but now they stand for a pair of fine concertos with orchestra and a marvelous suite with brass and percussion. They are colorful contemporary works for organ plus by Paulus, Philips and Proulx.

…a collection of music meditations on the themes of Easter’s resurrection.

…composer William Bolcom provides glimpses into the creation of these beguiling re-imaginings of familiar American tunes.

…a time for celebration, reflection, and projection of new expectations for the new season ahead.

…how better to explore a pipe organ’s voices, and test a player’s mettle, than in the playing of variations?!

…in traditional and contemporary repertoire, American artists at home and abroad reveal the energy of live performance.

…to celebrate the bicentennial of Franz Liszt (1811-1886), who made the 19th century pipe organ a vehicle for virtuosos, and for prayers.

…a multi-generational exploration amidst contributions to the organ's repertoire by American composers.

…prize–winning young organists explore intriguing repertoire beyond the same–old–same–old.

…concert performances from the 2008 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists.

…concert performances of music by the greatest composer for the pipe organ, in celebration of his birthday and the beginning of spring.

…in traditional and contemporary repertoire, American artists at home and abroad reveal the energy of live performance.

…concert performances from near and far keep the King of Instruments in the spotlight.

…prize–winning young organists explore intriguing repertoire beyond the same–old–same–old.