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
Americans In Concert
08/02/2026
. . . a sampler from the archive, featuring American instruments, composers and performers.
Alain On Alain (Part 1)
08/09/2026
. . . the renowned French recitalist, recording artist, and teacher Marie-Claire Alain (1926-2013) talks about her life and shares her music.
Alain On Alain (Part 2)
08/16/2026
. . . the famous French recitalist, recording artist and teacher Marie-Claire Alain (1926-2013) talks about the uniquely powerful music of her older brother and first teacher, Jehan Alain (1911-1940).
Anniversary Accolades 2026
08/23/2026
. . . a tip-of-the-hat to composers who have reached notable milestones this year.
Keeping On Track
08/30/2026
. . . another miscellaneous survey of some recent and interesting new recordings.
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