Often confined to an hour on Sunday mornings, the music of the organ rarely gets much attention or play beyond that very narrow context. However, many would be surprised to know that through history, a great many major composers have brought their musical genius to the development of organ music. Described by Beethoven as the ‘king of instruments,’ the organ is unique in that it places under the control of a single performer an array of tones, textures, and dynamics rivaled only by a full orchestra. Continue reading New Music: Exploring the Classics with Gayle h. Martin’s ‘Partners in Time’ →