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Feb
8
2010
PROG No. 1006
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[2001 Ruffatti at the Church of the Epiphany, Miami, FL]

Twenty Somethings

Considering the talents demonstrated by these youthful performers, the future of the art of the organ is in good hands.

Feb
2
2010
PROG No. 1005
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[1992 Fisk organ, Opus 100, at Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Texas]

In Black and White

A colorful collection of music featuring African-American composers and performers.

 

A Pipedreams Pipe Organ
Weekend in Miami

Southern France Tour Brochure Join Pipedreams host Michael Barone for an exciting three-day schedule of activities featuring to the King of Instruments, in many varied contexts from the Skinner pipe organ at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the Ruffatti organ at Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, the prestigious Milhous Collection in Boca Raton to the Welte orchestral player organ at Vizcaya Gardens and Museum.


From Provence to the Pyrenees

Southern France Tour BrochureJoin us for the PIPEDREAMS Spring Tour in Southern France
May 9—21,2010 as we travel from Provence to the Pyrenees visiting the picturesque cities of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Carcassonne and Toulouse.
Make your reservation soon!


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.


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.


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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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Behind the Facade:
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Resources

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Premieres (CD 1001)

 

Live! (CD 1002)

 

Premieres Vol. 2 (CD 1003)

 

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