Pulling out all the stops for Michael Barone's 50th anniversary

Michael Barone is celebrating a truly amazing 50 years with Minnesota Public Radio this month. Listen as he reminisces with John Birge about some of his favorite moments from the past five decades.

Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America

Pipedreams is supported by the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, which represents the many designers and creators of pipe organs found in religious and educational institutions, concert halls and residences.

The Diapason

Request a free sample copy of The Diapason, an international journal devoted to the organ, the harpsichord, the carillon, and church music. Contact: jbutera@sgcmail.com

American Guild of Organists

Request a free sample copy of The American Organist, the monthly publication of the American Guild of Organists. Contact: members@agohq.org.

Support for Pipedreams

Pipedreams is also supported by the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley C. Dudley, by grants from Walter McCarthy, Clara Ueland, and the Greystone Foundation and the Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of the HRK Foundation, Jan Kirchner on behalf of her family foundation, and listeners like you.

From the Mailbag: Olivier Messiaen

Dec 17, 2018

Michael and a listener declare a 'holiday truce' over their disagreement regarding the music of Olivier Messiaen.

From the Mailbag: The Best Organ Music in the World

Dec 12, 2018

A listener in Tennessee is in search of the 'best organ music in the world'.

From the Mailbag: An Encore by Paul Jacobs

Oct 16, 2018

At the University of Minnesota's Friday evening concert featuring the newly-restored Aeolian-Skinner, organist Paul Jacobs treated the audience to an unannounced encore.

From the Mailbag: Parisian Pipes

Dec 12, 2017

When in Paris, there are more than a few 'must-sees'.

From the Mailbag: Pesky Pianos

Jun 14, 2017

From pipes to pianos via Parisian performers - where do we draw the line?