Michael Barone
About Pipedreams
Sundays at 9 pm.
Organists have a world of music at their fingertips. They talk about a kind of musical rapture they experience when they play a work really well. Get a glimpse of the divine every week on Pipedreams from American Public Media. Host Michael Barone shares organ works and performances and talks with composers, organists, organ builders, and restorers. The show features brand new instruments in churches and concert halls, plus recordings of historic pipe organs in locations around the world, from ancient instruments in vast cathedrals to the "mighty Wurlitzers" of movie house fame. Whether you're a long-time fan of organ music or just learning about this diverse instrument, you’ll enjoy Pipedreams. For playlist information, and to hear the program again click on the link at the top of this page. Dates listed on that page are six days before the broadcast date on Classical 89.
Program Schedule
Just Around the Corner
12/7/2025
As a kind of liturgical warm-up act, we highlight music for the season of Advent.
AGO San Francisco 2024 (IV) - Some Rising Stars
12/14/2025
Winners of the American Guild of Organists Regional Competitions for Young Organists perform in concert.
Portraits for the Nativity
12/21/2025
A collection of choral and solo organ works that inspire imaginative images for the Christmas festival.
Holiday Treats
12/28/2025
A bounty of splendid musical gifts for organs and choirs to enhance the season of Good Tidings.
An Organist’s Yearbook
1/4/26
The annual summing up of the preceding twelve months’ happenings, celebrating success and lamenting losses. Contents TBA.
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