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Nov
16
2009
PROG No. 0946
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[1970 Aeolian-Skinner organ at National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.]

American Aspirations

Imaginative composers and performers explore the varied opportunities of the King of Instruments.

Nov
9
2009
PROG No. 0945
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[1890; 1991 Casavant Freres organ at Basilique de Notre-Dame, Montreal, Quebec, Canada]

Champions in Canada

Highlight performances from Montréal by winners of the 2008 Concours International d’Orgue du Canada, with commentary from CIOC artistic director John Grew.

 

Paul O. Manz

American organist and inspirational Lutheran musician Paul O. Manz has died, age 90 1919—2009.  Hear his performances, compositions and commentary as broadcast on PIPEDREAMS several years ago.  Rest in peace, dear friend Paul.


Austrian tour pics are here!

KlosterneuburgMichael Barone has returned from the Pipedreams tour through Austria with many wonderful experiences to share. Read about the adventures and see photoes of some of the magnificent instruments visited on the tour.


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Starting in 2009, Pipedreams will be reformatted in two one-hour segments. We hope this leads to carriage by more stations, but some stations may elect to broadcast only the first of these two segements. But you can hear it all if you sign up here. Fill out the information and check the box next to Organ Notes.

 

Newsworthy

Audio Minnesota Public Radio News has a feature about Michael’s passion for the pipe organ.

Audio Read The New York Time’s article about Michael and the 25th Anniversary of Pipedreams.

Audio In Memorium Robert Glasgow (5/30/25-9/10/08)
Hear his comments and his exceptional performances during the 1980 AGO National Convention in Minnesota.

 

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How does it work?

Behind the Facade:
A Listener’s Guide to the Pipe Organ

Resources

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Premieres (CD 1001)

 

Live! (CD 1002)

 

Premieres Vol. 2 (CD 1003)

 

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