1757 Nacchini & 1785 Callido organ at the Basilica Lateranense di Maria SS. della Misericordia, Sant’ElPido a Mare, Italy

If one is good, two is better or so it would seem on our next Pipedreams broadcast when we explore the remarkable and charming repertoire of organ duets. Whether together at one keyboard or tossing musical messages back and forth between opposing galleries, these selections do prove that you double your pleasure when two organists perform together. When four hands and four feet are set loose at the console, opportunities abound for sonorous and sensuous surprise. Artists include Anthony and Mary Jane Newman, Joseph and Phoebe Payne, Hans Fagius and David Sanger, and Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on instruments in Bologna, Boston, Munich, Mount Kisco, and Roswell, Georgia… music by Frescobaldi, Wesley, Daniel Pinkham, Bruce Neswick, Jean Langlais, and Myron Roberts. It’s a new world of experience, music For Two to Play, this week on Pipedreams.

Considering what one player at the console can accomplish, just imagine what is possible with organ duos and duets.

…a reminder that bigger is not necessarily better, and that the efficient, one-manual pipe organ s rich in charm and character.

…whether with chamber orchestra, symphonic ensemble, or just one partner player, the idea of an ‘organ concert’ is totally engaging.

A winter collection of recent organ recordings in review.

A sampler of unusual repertoire from one of Eastern Europe’s major musical centers.