Diane Bish Videos

The organ on TV! These entertaining videotapes feature visits with interesting organs in interesting places and stereo sound. Diane Bish plays the organs, often with other instruments. Most are one-half hour in duration. Those of greater duration are marked and priced accordingly.

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Musical Journey of Southern Germany I

Diane visits Ulm in southern Germany featuring a monastery and an abbey where monks are heard chanting. Music includes: J. S. Bach �He Who Will But Suffer God to Guide Him�, Bish�s �Heavenly Sunlight�, Gabriel Faure �Sicilienne�, Bish arr. �Thine is the Glory� and �Be Still My Soul� (Findlandia)

Musical Journey of Southern Germany II

Diane continues visits Augsburg and the great organ of Weingarten Abbey. Includes Christoph Gaiantzel, trumpeter. Music includes: J. Clarke �Trumpet Voluntary�, J. S. Bach �Our Father Who Art in Heaven�, T. Salome �Grand Choeur�, G. Walther �Concerto in F;� and �Praise to the Lord�

Hymns & Sacred Songs of Switzerland

Hymns & Sacred Songs of Switzerland Hymns and glorious scenery with Diane, Rachel Priest O�Hara, soprano, and Judy Bish Priest, violinist. She travels from Bern to the village of Engelberg. A Mighty Fortress, Hallelujah Chorus, This is My Father�s World, All Hail the Power of Jesus� Name, Panis Angelicus, Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

Musical Journey of Switzerland VI

Diane visits Engleberg Monastery, Villars, St. Gallen Monastery and Interlaken, playing the largest organ in Switzerland with Judy Bish Priest, violinist. Widor: Toccata from Symphony 5; Fairest Lord Jesus; Greig/Bish: March; Heavenly Sunlight; Karg-Elert: Now Thank We All Our God; Max Drischner: 2 Chorales

Musical Visit to Colorado Springs

Diane at the Air Force Academy and Navigators� Glen Eyrie Castle & Garden of the Gods, with The Stellar Brass. America the Beautiful; Tambourine; Crown Him With Many Crowns; All Things Bright . . .; Now Thank We . . .

Musical Visit to the Ringling Museum I & II

Diane plays at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida, and presents its history. Dubois: Fiat Lux; Faure: Morceau de Concours; Widor: Allegro from Sym. 3; O, Dem Golden Slippers; Beethoven: Allegro; Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man�s Desiring; Doppler: Rondo & Andante; Guilmant: Finale; Federlein: Scherzo; Telemann: Suite in a

Musical Visit to Holland, Michigan

Diane visits the historical town during the Tulip Time Festival. She plays the organs at the Pillar Church and at Hope College where with violinist Mihai Craioveanu and Dr. Huw Lewis, professor of organ. Music includes: I Am Bound for the Promised Land, Hora Staccato, Psalm 42, Lefebure-Wely�s March in C, Elgar�s Salut d�Amour, Gordon Young�s Jubilate and Handel�s Largo

Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan

Diane at Tulip Time with it�s Children�s Parade, Tulip Farms, Dutch Village and Windmill Island, the Klompen Dancers, Street Scrubbers, and a wood shoe carver along with music from Hope College and the historic Pillar Church. Music includes: Humoresque, Meditation from Thais, Jesus Shall Reign, Walther�s Allegro in b minor, Durkop Trumpet Tune

A Musical Visit to Callaway Gardens

NEW! Diane visits Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, playing the chapel�s Moller organ and touring the Butterfly House. Morning Has Broken; Praise to the Lord; Bizet: Entr�acte from Carmen; Yon: Humoresque; Gavotte; This Is My Father�s World; Lemmens: Fanfare; Great Is Thy Faithfulness; All Things Bright & Beautiful.

Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC, Organ Dedication: 205-rank Moller

Diane Bish dedicates the 5- manual, 205-rank Moller organ at Calvary Church, Charlotte,North Carolina. A visit to the Moller organ factory and a demonstration by Dan Miller, organist of Calvary Church, are included. Vierne: Carillon de Westminster; Arne: Flute Solo; J.C. Bach: March; Yon: Humoresque; Bach: Arioso; Mulet: Thou Art the Rock

A Musical Visit to Atlanta, Georgia

NEW! Hear the 4-71 Schantz at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church with the Atlanta Brassworks. Bish: Toccata on Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Beethoven: Hallelujah from Mount of Olives; Widor: Toccata and Allegro from Symphony 5; Beaudrot: O Be Joyful in the Lord.

A Musical Visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana

NEW! Includes excerpts of a concert at the Reuter organ of St. Joseph�s Cathedral; also scenes of the historic city. Gottschalk: The Banjo; Widor: Finale; Lefebure-Wely: Sortie; Were You There?; Amazing Grace; more

Musical Visit to Charlottesville, Virginia

Diane Bish visits historical Charlottesville, Virginia: Monticello, Michie Tavern, the choral group �Jubilate� joins her at First Presbyterian Church and its 59-rank Casavant. Other guests include the Alberti Ensemble performing in the rotunda of the University of Virginia. Vierne �Carillon de Westminster�, Mouret �Rondeau�, Bish/Bach �Bist du bei Mir� (If Thou be Near), Bish �There�s a New Name Written Down in Glory�, �God of Our Fathers� and Handel�s �Praise the Lord�.

Musical Visit To Monaco

Diane Bish performs at the Monaco Cathedral with the �Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco� Boy Choir and trumpeter C. Bousquet. Selections include �When Morning Gilds the Skies,� �Scherzo� Mendelssohn, �Suite Gothique� L. Boellmann, �For the Beauty of the Earth,� �March Triomphale� C. Gounod, and others.

Musical Visit To Carcassone

Trumpeter C. Bousquet joins Diane Bish in the famous walled city of Carcassone and performs in the St. Nazaire Cathedral which features one of the oldest organs in existence, dating from 1522. Selections include �Trumpet Voluntary� J. Clarke, �Fiat Lux� T. Dubois, �March-Bourree� G. F. Handel, �Toccata in d minor� J. S. Bach, and �Hark a Voice Saith all Mortal� J. S. Bach.

Hymns & Sacred Songs of Southern France

As Diane Bish travels along the Cote d�Azur to Toulouse and its great Cavaill�-Coll organ of the St. Sernin Basilica, she visits the ancient city of Carcassone to play the organs of the Cathedrals of Carcassone and St. Nazaire. �It Is Well With My Soul,� �All Creatures of Our God and King,� �A Mighty Fortress,� �Be Still My Soul,� �Holy, Holy, Holy� and �There Is Sunshine in My Soul.�

Musical Journey of Southern France � Toulouse

Diane tours the ancient city of Toulouse with music from the Basilica of St. Sernin where she explains the workings of the Cavaill�-Coll organ. She also visits Eze and the dungeon of the capital. Music includes: �Heavenly Sunshine,� �Grand Choeur� T. Salome, �Rock of Ages,� Allegro from Sonata on �The Lord�s Prayer� Mendelssohn, �Rondeau,� J. Mouret, �Tu es Petra� H. Mulet.

Musical Journey of Spain � Barcelona

Diane visits Barcelona on the Mediterranean Sea including the La Rambla and the 2000-year-old Barcelona Cathedral. �Toccata� by T. Dubois, �March� by Purcell, �God the Omnipotent,� �Prelude� by Albeniz, and the traditional �And Can it Be.�

Musical Journey of Spain � Montserrat

Diane Bish visits the Montserrat Monastery. In the Basilica with its Shrine of the Black Virgin, she plays the largest of the shrine organs. The monastery features beautiful stained glass windows and a library of 200,000 volumes and manuscripts. Violinist Joy Brown Wiener joins Diane. Music: Saint S�ens �Havanaise,� �For All the Saints,� Gigout �Toccata,� Mozart �Ave Verum� and Bach �Let Us Altogether Praise our God.�

Musical Visit To Spain-Tarragona

Our journey begins in the great cathedral of Barcelona and then to the ancient city of Tarragona on the southern coast of Spain. Karg-Elert �Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals,� A. Soler Sonata de Clarines, �Holy God We Praise Thy Name,� �Sing Praise to God,� A. Valente �La Romanesque� "�Lo Ballo dell Intorcia,� Marcello �Psalm 19,� Bach �Jesu Joy of Man�s Desiring� & �Pastorale.�

Visit to Galway, Ireland

The famous city of Galway awaits you in this delightful musical program. Diane Bish plays at Galway Cathedral and is joined by an Irish tin whistler. Selections include: Federlein�s �Pastorale,� �Tom Billy�s Jig,� Suile au Chilm,� Bach�s �If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee,� �Reel� and Mulet�s �Tu Es Petra.�

Hymns & Sacred Songs of Ireland

In Ireland, Diane is joined by special guests Joy Brown Wiener, Idaho�s �Anam Cara� Choir and the Palestrina Choir of St. Mary�s Pro-Cathedral. Music includes: �Vater Unser,� �Holy, Holy, Holy,� �How Firm a Foundation,� �The King of Love My Shepherd Is,� �Veni Creator,� �This Is My Father�s World,� �Faith of Our Fathers,� �Amazing Grace,� and �O God Our Help In Ages Past.�

Sights & Sounds of Ireland

Diane Bish visits the historic cathedrals of Tullamore, Galway and Dublin in this episode featuring the Palestrina Boy Choir of St. Mary�s Pro-Cathedral, Idaho�s concert choir "Anam Cara" and tin-whistler Karina O�Connell. �March� and �Sing Unto God� Handel, �Fiat Lux� Dubois, �Sicut Cervus� Palestrina, �Sing Praise to God,� Sonata No. 6, Allegro by Mendelssohn, Toccata by Pierne.

Musical Visit to Dublin I

At St. Patrick�s Cathedral, the choir Anam Cara joins Diane in song. Karg-Elert �Praise the Lord,� Bish �A New Song,� Dirkop Concerto in D, Allegro, Clarke �O Sacrum Convivium;� �Praise My Soul the King of Heaven,� �Heavenly Sunlight� and Fletcher Toccata.

Musical Visit to Dublin II

At St. Mary�s Pro-Cathedral, Diane Bish and Joy Brown Wiener present �Sing Praise to God,� �How Firm a Foundation,� Boellmann Suite Gothique, Introduction, de Severac Tantum Ergo, Whitworth "The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Mendelssohn Sonata No. 6, Allegro, Kreisler �Londonderry Air,� �Veni Creator�sung by the cathedral�s Palestrina Boy Choir.

Favorite Hymns of Faith

Favorite Hymns of Faith are played on great organs of the world: Jesus Shall Reign & All Hail the Power of Jesus� Name at Ulm Cathedral, Germany; Come Thou Fount at Evangelische Church, St. Moritz, Switzerland; Beautiful Savior at Stadtkirche, Celle, Germany; How Firm a Foundation and The Spacious Firmament at Coral Ridge Presbyterian, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Holy, Holy, Holy at St. Jacob�s, Prague; Edinburgh Hymn at St. Mary�s Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland; A Mighty Fortress at St. Jacob�s, Stockholm, Sweden; All Things Bright & Beautiful at Callaway Gardens, GA; Ten Thousand Harps & Voices at St. Pierre Cathedral, Geneva, Switzerland; Come Ye Thankful People Come at Pieterskirk, Leiden, Holland; Guide Me O Thou Great Jehova at Mathias Church, Budapest, Hungary; Christ the Lord is Risen Today at Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC; The Church�s One Foundation at Oudekerk, Delft, Holland; Thine is the Glory at the Town Church of Halle, Germany; Heavenly Sunlight at Arosa, Switzerland; O God Our Help in Ages Past at St. Bavo, Haarlem, Holland; Come Thou Almighty King at Cathedral, Innsbruck, Austria; Old Hundredth at St. Florian Monastery, Austria; All Creatures of our God & King at St. Jan�s, Gouda, Holland; Our Fathers� God to Thee at Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, VA. Special One-Hour Program

J. S. Bach Favorites

Diane Bish visits sites associated with J. S. Bach and plays his works on eleven organs in the U. S. and Europe. Gigue Fugue; Jesu, Joy of Man�s Desiring; Prelude & Fugue in D Major; Rejoice Ye Christians; Toccata & Fugue in d minor; In dir ist Freude; Now thank We All Our God; My Heart is Filled with Longing; Concerto in G; Wauket auf; Arioso; We All Believe in One God; Allegro from Concerto in a minor
Special One-Hour Program

Classical Organ Favorites

Diane Bish plays fourteen organs in the U. S. and Europe in a widely varied program. Widor: Allegro and Toccata fr. Sym. 5; Elgar: Nimrod; Vierne: Carillon de Westminster; Bach: Toccata & Fugue in d minor; Purcell: Trumpet Tune; Haydn: works for musical clocks; Vierne: Finale Sym. 1; Dubois: Fiat Lux and Toccata; Boellmann: Toccata; Guilmant: Finale from Sonata in d minor; Lemmens: Fanfare; Gigout: Grand Choeur Dialogue.
Special One-Hour Program

1931 Steinmeyer Organ

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, Pennsylvania Beethoven Allegro, Guilmant Finale, Bach Arioso, Bish: A New Song, Crown Him

Musical Journey of France Part 1

Chartres Cathedral, Beaugency Abbey, chateaux in Loire Valley. Vierne, Faur�, Queuf, Collearts, Handel

Musical Journey of France Part 2

Orleans Cathedral, Abbeys of Beaugency and Ebersmunster, Chateau de Colliers. Dubois, Palestrina, Bach, Campra, de la Tombelle

Musical Journey of France Part 3

Chartres & Orleans Cathedrals, Abbeys. Widor, Bach, Drischner, Two Hymns.

A Musical Visit to Williamsburg, Virginia PART 1

the Colonial capital of what would become the United States. Diane Bish plays the 105-rank Aeolian-Skinner/Letourneau at Bruton Parish Church and the 18th-century English organ located in the Governor�s Palace, then joins a duet with OHS member Tom Marshall on harpsichords there. The tape also features OHS member James S. Darling conducting his choir at Bruton Parish Church, a virtuoso of the unique glass harmonica invented by Benjamin Franklin, the drum and fife corps, a tavern consort, and the scenery of Williamsburg.

A Musical Visit to Williamsburg, Virginia PART 2

the visit continues with much time devoted to the 105-rank Aeolian-Skinner/Letourneau at Bruton Parish Church, another performance on the glass harmonica, the tavern consort, and interviews with Colonial luminaries Thomas Jefferson, John Randolph, George Wythe, etc.

VHSMILITARY

Visits to the 106-rank M�ller at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; the 80-rank M�ller/Holtkamp at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; and the 285-rank mostly M�ller at the U. S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Special 1 1/2-hour program

U. S. Military Academy Revisited

features the 285-rank mostly M�ller at the Academy in West Point, NY. This half-hour program does not repeat the program above. Cook: Fanfare; Pierne: Prelude-Toccata; Saint-Sa�ns: Finale; Vaughan Williams: Old 100th

A Musical Visit to the Chautauqua Institution

in Chautauqua, New York. In this setting of great natural beauty, the open-air auditorium at Chautauqua is home to the 5,000-pipe organ consisting of 93 ranks from the 1907 Warren organ rebuilt in 1992.

A Musical Visit to Copenhagen PART 1

is a travelogue of the beautiful Danish city with Diane Bish playing appropriate repertoire at the Holy Ghost Church on the beautiful 1986 Marcussen of 75 stops in French Romantic style.

A Musical Visit to Copenhagen PART 2

features the famous 1610 Compenius organ, still entirely intact, at the enormous Renaissance-era Fredericksborg castle in Hiller�d where two other organs are also visited. Also, Diane plays the recent Marcussen organ at The Marble Church.

Organs Along the Glacier Express

the world�s most famous express train through the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz to Zermatt. Organs include the 1977 Kuhn 5m at the Cathedral in Lucerne, and those at the Cathedral in Bern and at the Evangelical Church in St. Moritz.

A Musical Journey of Switzerland PART 2

finds Diane Bish playing a replica of the hydraulus (the first, pre-Christian, pipe organ) at the unique organ museum in Roch, Switzerland, where a special organ demonstrates the effects of various pipe scales. The curator demonstrates methods of raising wind for the organ as they evolved over centuries, as well as children�s toys based on the organ, an ancient house organ, and a water motor. A choir yodels. Organs seen and heard include: Bern Cathedral, St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Lausanne Cathedral, and the Hofkirche in Lucerne.

A Musical Visit to Toronto PART 1

An excellent program from St. James� Cathedral played on the 4m Casavant with parts dating back to 1863 and 1888. The accomplished St. James Choir of Gentlemen and Boys performs, directed by Giles Bryant.

A Musical Visit to Toronto PART 2

More of the above, including the only recording of the Pietro Yon Concerto in a minor for organ and orchestra, transcribed for organ alone. Mulet: Tu es petrus, Haydn clock tunes, and the choir performs beautifully.

A Musical Visit to Prague PART 1

This good travelogue of beautiful Prague includes St. Jacob Church and its interesting Rieger-Kloss organ of 100+ ranks, many old, and a few views of St. Vitas Cathedral

A Musical Visit to Prague PART 2

Same organ and churches, with more views of St. Vitas and engaging performances of the Finale of Guilmant Sonata 1; with members of the Prague Philharmonic, the a Brixi concerto and some Dvorak Bagatelles

A Musical Visit to Sweden

Hear the 1871 Ackerman organ at Uppsala Cathedral. Gigout Grand Choeur Dialogue. St. Jacobi Chamber Choir sings in Stockholm Cathedral Durufl� Ubi Caritas. At St. Jacobi in Stockholm (1975 Marcussen 5-83): Purcell Processional and Widor Symphony 5 Allegro.

A Musical Visit to Stockholm

The 1960 Marcussen 4-56 at Stockholm Cathedral and 1975 Marcussen 5-83 at St. Jacobi Church. Excellent chamber choir, also.

The Oude Kerk of Delft, Holland

The 1857 Witte organ 3-56 seems largely intact, including its fine period case which is worth the trip. Karg-Elerg Now Thank We, Mozart Church Sonata in G with instruments, Royal Delft Porcelain Factory.

A Musical Visit to Edinburgh, Scotland PART 1

includes St. Mary�s Cathedral with a 4m Harrison and Harrison of 57 stops rebuilt from the 1879 Willis original. Visit two castles and a bag pipe factory. See Gordon Highlanders (castle guards) Works: Mathias Processional, Lemmens Fanfare, excellent string orchestra plays Elgar serenade. Fine choir and Diane perform Haydn Little Mass.

A Musical Visit to Edinburgh PART 2

more of same. Visits to St. Giles Church and John Knox House. Mulet Carillon Sortie, another Elgar serenade, choristers sing Ledger Still, Still, Still

St. Bavo Church, Holland

Diane Bish plays the 1738 Christian M�ller organ in the world�s most beautiful organ case, hence the joy of owning a video of it.

A Musical Journey of England

including Lincoln, Canterbury, and York Cathedrals and Blenheim Palace. Music: O Worship the King, Handel Fireworks Music Boellmann Toccata Mendelssohn Sonata 1, more.

A Musical Visit to Vienna

visits to St. Augustin�s 1976 Rieger and St. Stephen�s Cathedral, with the Canadian Brass and Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Music by Mozart, Karg-Elert, Widor and Haydn

Organs on the Danube

Travel in a boat down the danube, stopping in Vienna, at the Monastery in Melk, and at perhaps the largest church organ in the world at Passau Cathedral. Mulet Thou Art the Rock Purcell, Handel, and Mozart.

A Musical Journey to Austria PART 2

A visit to the breathtaking town of Halstadt on a lake with Alps all around. Hear the 3m Metzler in Salzburg Cathedral. Leclerc Toccata, Mozart K. 608 and Church Sonata in C (with orchestra), Mediation from Thais with flute.

Music From the Melk Monastery

in Austria near Vienna, among the largest Baroque monasteries and churches. 3m Sohnholz organ rebuilt in 1970. Canadian Brass join on some works. Bach Art of Fugue, Schumann Sketches in D-flat and C, Marcello Psalm 19, Choir joins for Mozart Ave Verum and Handel Hallelujah Chorus

A Visit to the Matthias Church, Budapest, Hungary

a huge church where Diane Bish plays the 1909/1984 Rieger-Kloss organ of five manuals. Gounod March, Faur� Sicilienne, Mushel Toccata, Bo�ly Fantaisie & Fugue in B-flat, Martini Gavotte, Brahms sonata movement with violinist. Also, talented street musicians.

Organs in Holland

Visits to organs throughout Holland, including Amsterdam, Brooklyn, and Hoorn.

Organs in Alsace

The Cathedral at Strasbourg and St. Martin�s in Colmar are featured with works by Boellmann, Dubois, Gervais, Handel, more.

The Sauer Organ in Berlin Cathedral

the largest organ in Europe when it was completed in 1905, is featured in this tour which includes the Kaiser-Wilhelm Church (1962 Schuke organ) and other sights.

Martin Luther�s Wittenburg

Wittenburg, Germany is visited with performances of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Handel in Luther�s church; a brief city tour and history of the Reformation.

Christmas in the Alps

Diane Bish visits European cities, villages, and churches performing favorite Christmas carols with guests Canadian Brass, Innsbruck Boychoir, Tyrol Chamber Choir, etc.

Musical Visit to Trier, Germany

A swallows� nest organ built by Klais in 1974 replicates the original of 1410

Musical Visit to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

where Ettal Monastery was built in 1330 and the organ dates from the 18th century

Musical Journey of Germany � Sachsen-Anhalt

Hear and see the 1853 Ladegast organ at Merseberg Cathedral, a hurdy-gurdy, and the birthplace of Handel in Halle.

Musical Journey of Germany � Speyer-Heidelberg

The 97-stop Walcker organ of 5m in Speyer may be the largest mechanical-action organ

Musical Journey of Italy

To Florence and Prato and the Ruffati organ at St. Stephen�s Cathedral

Musical Visit to Verona, Italy

Verona String Ensemble, soprano, organ of St. Teresa del Jesu Bambino

Musical Visit to Bergen, Norway

St. Mary�s Church contains an organ built in 1974 by Paul Ott of Germany with 38 registers, organ, choir

Musical Journey of Switzerland IV

visits to Lausanne (1955 Kuhn 4-99 at the Cathedral), Muri (4m Metzler organ), Bern (18th C. case now containing 5,000 pipes), Arosa (new organ), and St. Moritz (recent organ)

Musical Journey of Switzerland V

The state church in Winterthur is an original wooden structure built in the Seventh Century, with addition completed in 1518. The ancient Abbey of Muri houses three organs from the 1600s.

The Sights & Sounds of Switzerland

Included in this half-hour video is the world's oldest organ at Sion. Diane Bish plays Mozart, Karg-Elert, Haydn, and hymns. Also alphorns.

Musical Visit to Indianapolis, Indiana

where Christ Church Cathedral has two organs built in historic style: a Taylor & Boody in the gallery and a Hellmuth Wolff in the chancel