May 2016 program listings for Pipedreams

Maximilian Reger is regarded as one of the most renowned interpreters of Bach's music.

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This month on Pipedreams, we celebrate the centenary of Reger's death, and hear a sample of organs that will be featured in the 2016 American Guild of Organists convention.

5/1        A Houston Organ Prelude  A sampler of some of the instruments to be featured in June during the 2016 American Guild of Organists National Convention.

5/8        Revisiting Marcel Dupré   With vintage recordings digitally reissued, we reflect on one of the great 20^th century masters of the pipe organ.

5/15      Reger Remembered   In commemoration of the centenary of the death of Bach’s greatest admirer, Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger (1873-1916).

5/22      Organ Plus  Whether combined with saxophone, brass ensemble, chamber orchestra or symphonic ensemble, the King of Instruments proves itself an able and amiable companion.

5/29      New from New Mexico  Premieres performances and first recordings feature music and musicians in Albuquerque.