1985 Taylor & Boody organ at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts

On the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, this musical offering of remembrance, resilience and hope.

…a tribute to the foremost organ composer before Bach, Dieterich Buxtehude [1637-1707].

…during his later Leipzig years, Bach revised and prepared a diverse collection of chorale preludes that were his final testament in this format.

…music on themes for the season of Advent, heralding the coming of Christmas.

…highlights from the work of Swiss recitalist, teacher, and composer Lionel Rogg.

…an all-Bach recital played by James David Christie on the new Taylor & Boody organ at St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts. The program includes an in-depth examination of the instrument, as discussed by one of its builders, George Taylor.

…Performances from the first Fuller International Organ Festival recorded at various sites in and around one of Massachusetts' most musical cities.

…Baroque masterworks played on the monumental Taylor & Boody organ in Worcester, MA. The performers were prizewinners in the Bach Competition held in 1985 as part of the first Fuller International Organ Festival.

…More concert and competition performances from Worcester, MA.

…a summer seasonal sampler of recent recordings, with comment.

Superb and sublime, this master-composer’s music never fails to take the organ to its expressive limits.

Recital highlights from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Minnesota.

a quarterly review of recent organ recordings, drawing from the incredible variety of new and interesting materials which are available to music lovers these days.

…a review and preview of goings-on in the organ world, including excerpts from dedicatory recitals in Pacific Palisades, California (Fisk organ) and Seattle (Fritts-Richards organ), highlights from the first Worcester International Organ Festival, and a feature on the historic Willis concert instrument at London's famed Alexandra Palace.