Join Diane as she travels through Lucerne,Switzerland and plays historic organs of the Hofkirche in Lucerne and thePharrkirche in Horw. While in Horw, anAlphorn performance is heard. Music includes: G. Fauré “Sicilienne” ; NormanCoke-Jephcott’s “Bishop’s Promenade”; W. A. Mozart’s “Allegro from MagicFlute”; D. Bedard’s “Toccata”; DianeBish arr. Of “Ten Thousand Harps and Voices” and A. Whitworth’s “Fairest LordJesus”.
CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 0
The Joy of Music Episode 1
Music on the Rhine River
- Bei ANIXE Episode 1
Join Diane Bish as she travels along the beautiful Rhine River and plays historic organs: St. Urban Monastery, Switzerland; St. Thomas in Strasbourg, France; the Jesuit Church in Heidelberg, Germany and St. Kastor Church in Koblenz, Germany. Music: the Traditional "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"; Marcello "Psalm IX"; Beethoven "Allegro"; Telemann "Fanfare"; Bach "From Heaven and Earth"; Lemmens "March Pontifical"; and Widor "Toccata".
Music from the Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
- Bei ANIXE Episode 2
Join Diane Bish in a program of music from the beautiful Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California. Diane welcomes special guest, oboist John Dee. Musical selections: Schumann "Sketch in C Major"; D. Bish arrangement of "It is Well with My Soul"; Guilmant "Sonata in d minor"; "Chinese Love Song" and John Dee's "Playing in the Field".
Music from the Marble Collegiate Church, NYC
- Bei ANIXE Episode 3
Join Diane Bish as she continues excerpts of the live concert from the Marble Collegiate Church. Diane is joined by the New York Brass and the Marble Choir, Festival of Voices. Music: Dupré "Poem Heroique" Moses Hogan "I'm Gonna Sing til the Spirit Moves in My Heart" (with the Festival of Voices); Elgar "Nimrod" and Diane's arrangement of "Praise to the Lord" with Choir and brass.
Musical Journey of Switzerland - Lucerne
- Bei ANIXE Episode 4
Join Diane as she travels through Lucerne, Switzerland and plays historic organs of the Hofkirche in Lucerne and the Pharrkirche in Horw. While in Horw, an Alphorn performance is heard. Music includes: G. Fauré "Sicilienne" ; Norman Coke-Jephcott's "Bishop's Promenade"; W. A. Mozart's "Allegro from Magic Flute"; D. Bedard's "Toccata"; Diane Bish arr. Of "Ten Thousand Harps and Voices" and A. Whitworth's "Fairest Lord Jesus".
Musical Journey of So. Germany II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 5
Diane continues her journey of So. Germany featuring Augsburg and Weingarten where she visits the Abbey of Weingarten which houses one of the great organs of the world. In Augsburg, she is joined by Christoph Gaiantzel, German 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 her arrangement of Praise to the Lord.
My Favorites
- Bei ANIXE Episode 6
Join Diane Bish as she plays favorite music on her favorite organs from around the world. Music and locales include: Moldau by Smetna at St. Jacobs Church in Prague In Halle, Germany, Handels Concerto in F Major Allegro; at Canterbury Cathedral Elgars Pomp & Circumstance; from Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Bachs Sinfonia from Cantata 29; from France Handels March Grand Choeur; from the St. Jacobi Church Diane plays Bachs Whither Shall I Flee from Thy Spirit.
Christmas on the Rhine River
- Bei ANIXE Episode 7
Join Diane Bish as she travels along the Rhine River with visits to Christmas Markets, Monasteries and the Rudesheim Mechanical Museum in Rudesheim. Diane begins her trip at the St. Urban´s Monastery and continues through Heidelberg, Koblenz & Rudesheim, Germany and Strasbourg, France. Music includes the traditional "Lo How a Rose", "Angels We Have Heard on High" (arr. Bish); "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" (arr. Bish); "I Saw Three Ships"(arr. Bish); "Gemany Carol Fantasy (Bish); J. S. Bach "InDulci Jublilo" and J. Haydn "Flute Clocks"
Memorable Moments VI - A European Tour
- Bei ANIXE Episode 8
Diane continues her Memorable Moments in a European tour with special guests Lybi Bauer & Christine Nield-Capote, flute; Manuel Capote, Iris van Eck, Anne Williams, cello; Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet, recorder, Joy Brown Wiener, violin; Music includes: Bach "Concerto in a minor", "Jesus Thou Didst Ever Guide Me" and "Suite in C Major"; Schumann "Sketch"; Borowski "Adoration" and Telemann "Suite in G Major". European locations include St. Jan's, Gouda; Once Lieve Vrouw Kirk, Brugge and the Town Church in Lindau, Germany
Memorable Moments VII - Amazing Organs and Churches
- Bei ANIXE Episode 9
Join Diane in remembering some of the "Amazing Organs & Churches" she has visited and played in 25 years of The Joy of Music. Albeniz "Prelude" from Tarragona, Spain; Diane's arrangement "Sing Praise to God" from Weingarten Monastery; G. Walther's "Concerto in F" from Ochsenhausen Monastery; J. S. Bach's "Toccata in d minor" from St. Jacob's Church; L. Couperin's "Chaconne" with the Canadian Brass and Richard Strauss' "Solemn Entry".
Memorable Moments VIII - Outstanding Vocalists
- Bei ANIXE Episode 10
In this program, Diane features some of the outstanding vocalists of our time. Music & performances: Sylvia McNair, Cesar Franck "Panis Angelicus"; Jerome Hines, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"; James King, G. McDermott "Psalm 91"; Sung Sook Lee, W. A. Mozart "Alleluia"; Greg Kunde, Handel "Thou Shalt Break Them"; Dean Peterson, Handel "Why Do the Nations Rage"; and Angela Brown, Gounod "O Divine Redeemer."
Musical Visit to Trier, Germany
- Bei ANIXE Episode 11
Diane travels to the historic and beautiful city of Trier, Germany. Music includes A. Barie Toccata, Federlein Pastoral, Abide with Me, and Heavenly Sunshine.
Great Organs and Churches of Germany
- Bei ANIXE Episode 12
Join Diane Bish as she visits historic churches and cathedrals in the country of Germany. Songs include: "Hornpipe & Air" Handel, "Thine Is the Glory" Handel, "The Cuckoo & Nightingale" Handel, "Royal Fireworks Music" Handel, "A Mighty Fortress," "Whither Shall I Flee From Thy Spirit" J.S. Bach, "Allegretto" Handel, " God Our help In Ages Past," and "Ad Nos, Ad Salutarian" Liszt
Musical Visit to Stockholm, Sweden
- Bei ANIXE Episode 13
Diane Bish visits Sweden's capitol and performs at St. Jacobs Church with the St. Jacobs Chamber Choir. Music: "Spread Your Wide Wings, Jesus, Over Us," Karg-Elert "Now Thank We All Our God," "Children of the Heavenly Father," LeClerc "Toccata," Vivaldi "Allegro" "And the Maidens Danced in a Ring."
MUSICAL JOURNEY ON THE MISSISSIPPI
- Bei ANIXE Episode 65
Diane Bish invites us to travel with her as we discover a piece of American history on the American Queen.
Sights & Sounds of Prague
- Bei ANIXE Episode 93
Diane visits St. Vitus Cathedral and St. Jacobs Church where she is joined by Joy Brown Wiener, Violin and the Prague Philharmonic String Ensemble. Music includes: J. Lemmens "Pontificale March"; Handel "Fireworks Music"; Dvorak "Bagatelle", Smetana "Moldau".
MUSICAL JOURNEY ON THE SEINE
- Bei ANIXE Episode 113
Join Diane Bish as she travels the Seine River in France and plays the great organs of Evreux, Caudebec-en-caux, and Rouen Cathedrals with a day trip to the Normandy Beaches and Giverny to visit Monet’s Gardens. Music includes: Lully “March from Thesee”, Guilmant “Impromptu”, Dubois “Toccata”, Pierne “Cantilene”, Mushel “Toccata” and the hymns “God of our Fathers”, and “Tis Eventide”.
MUSICAL VISIT TO BERN, SWITZERLAND
- Bei ANIXE Episode 114
Diane Bish plays in the beautiful Bern Cathedral. Scenes of the city are shown, including the Clocktower & Bear Pit where bears have been kept since 1513. Music: “All Creatures of our God & King”, G. Young “Trumpet Tune”, E. Macdowell “To a Wild Rose”, T. Dubois “Toccata” , Bish arr. “A Mighty Fortress” & Beethoven “Musical Clock”.
THE KINGS BRASS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 115
Diane Bish plays the Ruffatti organ at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church where she is joined by The King?s Brass. Music includes: ?O God our Help in Ages Past?., ?Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing?, ?Amazing Grace?, Purcell?s ?Voluntary on the Old Hundredth?, ?There?s a New Name Written Down in Glory?, ?Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken?, and ?Now Thank We All our God?.
Sights & Sounds of England
- Bei ANIXE Episode 116
Join Diane from Somerton, England where she is joined by the Somerton Community Choir at St. Michaels and All Angels Church. Music: Elgar ?Pomp & Circumstance?, Handel ?Allegro from Concerto in F Major? , ?Largo? , Bedard?s ?Toccata? and Diane?s ?And Can it Be?.
A Musical Journey of the Elbe River II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 117
Diane continues along the Elbe with stops in Wittenberg and the famous Meissen Porcelain Museum. Guest flutist Jacqueline DeVoe joins Diane. Selections: Diane Bish arr. "Heavenly Sunlight"; Haydn "Flute Clock"; Mozart "Andante"; Bach "Aria" with flute.
MUSICAL VISIT TO CRACOW, POLAND
- Bei ANIXE Episode 118
Diane Bish visits Cracow, Poland with its rich history, castles & cathedrals. Diane's guest is saxophonist David Parks who joins Diane in St. Salvatore Monastery. Other stops include the Arka Pana Church, Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica. Music: Handel "Largo from Xerxes"; G.B. Martini "Minuet"; Mendelssohn "Andante Allegro"; A. Corelli "Aria"; G. Young "Trumpet Tune" and Diane's arrangement of "Thine be the Glory".
CHRISTMAS AT CALLAWAY GARDENS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 119
Diane Bish is joined by Susann McDonald, and the Atlanta Peachtree Chorale at the world-renown Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain GA. Music includes the traditional music of Christmas including: "The First Noel," "Angels We Have Heard on High,""Deck the Halls,""Jingle Bells" and "O Holy Night" as well as J.S.Bach "Largo" and Diane's own "Carol Fantasy"
Musical Treasures on the Rhine – Amorbach Abbey
- Bei ANIXE Episode 121
Diane continues her journey on the Rhine River with music from the historic German Abbey. Music includes Variations on a Theme by Handel arr. Hans Boelee; Fairest Lord Jesus, arr. Bish; Variations on “Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silent” arr. D. Bedard, Chorale Prelude on “Whither Shall I Flee”, J. S. Bach and Te Deum, M. A. Charpentier.
A MUSICAL JOURNEY – PARIS TO NORMANDY
- Bei ANIXE Episode 122
Join Diane Bish on a trip down the Siene River from Paris to
Normandy with stops along the way: Paris, Les Andelys, Evreux, Caudebec en caux, and Rouen. Music: G. F. Handel,
“Largo” from Xerxes; G. Pierne, “Toccata”; P. Yon, “Humoresque”; Widor, “Allegro” from Symphony #4, Boellman,
“Ronde Francais” and Diane Bish’s arrangement of “Come Thou Almighty King”.Music on the Rhine, Freiburg Cathedral
- Bei ANIXE Episode 123
Diane Bish travels on the Rhine River to Freiburg, Germany with its rich culture. Music is from the Freiburg Cathedral with scenes of the Market Square and surrounding city of Freiburg. Music includes: Variations on “Laast uns Efreum”, arr. D. Bish, Tarentella, F. Mendelssohn; Wedding March, “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, F. Mendelssohn.
ENCORE! PLUS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 124
Favorite and new compositions played on the organs of 2nd Baptist Church, Houston and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale. Music includes Vierne "Symphony 1," Finale; Elgar, Nimrod; Pietro Yon, Concerto Gregoriano; Lefebure-Wely, Bolero de Concert; Bach, Gigue Fugue.
Musical Treasures on the Rhine II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 125
Join Diane as she continues her journey on the Rhine River, with visits to the St. Blasien Cathedral, Germany, the Freiburg Cathedral, Germany, the Strasbourg Cathedral, France and Amorbach Abbey, Germany. Music includes “Praise to the Lord”, arr. D. Bish, Toccata, M. LeClere, Nocturne from “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, F. Mendelssohn, Toccata, Belier, and Prelude in Classic Style, G. Young.
A Tribute to mothers
- Bei ANIXE Episode 126
This touching episode pays tribute to Diane Bish’s mother, Esther Bish. Music includes “Jesus Loves Me,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” “Once In Royal David’s City,” “Nimrod,” “There Is Sunshine In My Soul”, “In the Garden”, “God Be With You”, and “Thine Is the Glory”.
A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF NORTHERN ITALY
- Bei ANIXE Episode 127
Diane Bish visits Milan Cathedral and the beautiful lake region of Como featuring the awesome Duomo in Milan and a boat ride across Lake Como to beautiful Bellagio. The South Florida Bell Choir directed by Linda Cox performs with Diane Bish at the organ. Music includes: Marcello "Psalm XIX," Gigout "Toccata," Yon "Humoresque," Bossi "Hour of Joy," and "Come Thou Almighty King."
BERN CATHEDRAL - BERN, SWITZERLAND
- Bei ANIXE Episode 128
Diane Bish is joined by oboist Walter Huwiler and saxophonist Dr. Lawrence Gwozdz. Music includes: Lemmens "Fanfare," Schumann "Reverie," Mulet "Carillon Sortie," and "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
A MUSICAL VISIT TO VIENNA
- Bei ANIXE Episode 129
The Canadian Brass, Sung Sook Lee, and Vienna Mozart Orchestra join Diane Bish in music from St. Augustine Church and St. Stephens Cathedral and Square. Music includes: Mozart "Marriage of Figaro" and "Alleluia," Karg-Elert "Praise the Lord," Widor "Toccata," and Haydn "Musical Clocks."
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - Part II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 131
Diane Bish visits West Point, United States Military Academy, where she plays the 285 rank Cadet Chapel organ and performs with the United States Military Academy Band. Music selections include: Cook "Fanfare," Pierne "Prelude-Toccata," Saint-Saens "Finale," Vaughn-Williams "Old 100th," Bish "God of Our Fathers."
MUSICAL VISIT TO WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 132
Diane Bish visits Williamsburg, VA and performs at the historic Bruton Parish Church. Music of the era is featured including harpsichord, glass harmonica and colonial balladeers, plus interviews with Thomas Jefferson and other historical figures. Music : “Our Fathers God to Thee”, Variations on “Yankee Doodle”, “Star Spangled Banner” “Amazing Grace” on Organ, “President of the United States March”.
A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF LUXEMBOURG
- Bei ANIXE Episode 133
Diane visits the magical country of Luxembourg with special visits to Vianden and the WWII Memorial in Bastogne. Music includes Gigout "Toccata," J.S. Bach "Chorale" and "My Heart is Filled with Longing," Telemann, Sonata in D Major "Allegro," and Mozart "Allegro." As well as traditional hymns "A Mighty Fortress," "Praise to the Lord," "Now Thank We All Our God," and "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
FAVORITE SACRED CLASSICS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 134
Diane Bish performs sacred music of the great composers in churches around the world. Featured guests include tenors Greg Kunde & Jonathan Welsh. Music includes Marcello "Psalm XIX," Mendelssohn "If With All Your Hearts," Bach "In Thee is Gladness," Mozart "Gloria in Excelsis," Farnum "Toccata on O Sons & Daughters," Handel "Every Valley" & "Largo," "Lead On O King Eternal" and "O God Our Help in Ages Past."
SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF SWITZERLAND II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 135
Join Diane Bish and special guest musicians Susann McDonald, harpist,and Jean Daniel Courvoisier, oboist in this beautifully scenic program. Music includes: Dubois “Fiat Lux”, Lemmens “March Pontificale”, Handel “March”, Schumann “Sketch in C” and Diane Bish arrangements of “Hark, Ten Thousand Harps & Voices and “The Lord’s My Shepherd”.
A Musical Visit to Brussels, Belgium
- Bei ANIXE Episode 136
Music comes from the St. Michiels Church in Brussels. Diane's guests are the famous Klakkenbusse Folk Group and Christine Nield, flute. Selections include: Mozart "Church Sonata," Bach "Siciliana," Paris/Bock "We Will Glorify," Beethoven "Flutes," and Purcell "March."
SACRED FAVORITES I
- Bei ANIXE Episode 137
Diane begins a series of programs from the great organs and churches of the world with guest artists and ensembles. Guests: Pierre Kremer, Piccolo Trumpet; Rachel Priest O’Hara, Soprano; Bagpipe Band; Maria Goldschmidt, flute. Music: Bruckner “Old Hundredth” from St. Florian Monastery; C. Franck “Panis Angelicus” ; T. DuBois “Fait Lux” from Berlin Cathedral; “Amazing Grace”; “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks (or I am Bound for the Promised Land”) from Muri, Switzerland; Gluck “O Savior Hear Me”; and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” from the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.
ANGELS: MESSENGERS OF GOD IN ART & MUSIC
- Bei ANIXE Episode 138
Diane Bish presents a look at angels as depicted in art over the centuries and describes their role in Scripture, with music about angels performed in great cathedrals. Music includes Mendelssohn "On Wings of Song" with harpist Susann McDonald, "Angels We Have Heard on High," Handel "Glory to God" & "And the Glory" from Messiah, "Jacob's Ladder," Bach "Crucifixus," "Musique Royale," Humperdinck "Prayer" from Hansel & Gretel.
CHRISTMAS FROM NAT PRESBY CHURCH, DC
- Bei ANIXE Episode 139
Diane is joined by the Chancel Choir and the US Army Brass Quintet in traditional Christmas music. Music: "Joy to the World", "Sing We Now of Christmas", "O Holy Night" (C. Seipp arr.), "Gloria" Vivaldi and "Noel".
Sights & Sounds of Holland
- Bei ANIXE Episode 140
Join Diane Bish as she travels to the Netherlands and Belgium and performs at one of the most famous organs in the world, St. Bavo Muller in Haarlem, Holland. Additional performances include St. Steven’s Church of Nijmegen, St. Michael’s in Antwerp, and Pilgrim Fathers Church of Delfshaven. Music includes J. Clarke, “Trumpet Voluntary”, J.S. Bach, “Allegro for Flute”, G. F. Handel, “Water Music” and “All Creatures of Our God & King”.
MUSICAL JOURNEY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
- Bei ANIXE Episode 141
Diane visits St. Barbara Church and the Bone Church in Kutna Hora, St. Jacob’s Church of Prague, and the Minorite Monastery of Cesky Krumlov. Music: J. Rutter “Toccata in 7”, The “Old Hundredth”, D. Bish arr. “Toccata on Christ the Lord”, Smetana “Moldau”, J. Lemmens “Prontificale March”, C. M. Widor “Scherzo” and M. Drischner “Noel”. Guest: Sung Sook Lee, Soprano.
Music from the Strasbourg Cathedral, France
- Bei ANIXE Episode 142
Diane visits the Strasbourg Cathedral in France and plays their historic grand organ. The grand organ is located high on the wall of the north side of the nave and requires a climb to reach the playing area. Music includes, “Laas tuns Erfreun”, arr. D. Bish, “When on the Cross” and “Adagio”, J. S. Bach, “Flute Clocks”, J. Haydn, and “Toccata”, C. Belier.
MUSICAL JOURNEY TO ALASKA I
- Bei ANIXE Episode 143
Join Diane on her journey beginning in Vancouver, British Columbia. Diane is joined by oboist John Dee as she cruises aboard the Crystal Harmony stopping at sites of interest along the way. Joined by John Dee, Diane begins at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver with “Piece” by G. Pierne. Other music includes: J. Haydn’s “Flute Clocks”, Handel’s “Allegretto”, “How Great Thou Art’, J P Rameau’s “The Fife” and from the State House organ in Juneau, Diane plays “Stars & Stripes Forever” following a duet with the player piano. Diane tells the legend of Pasty Ann, a bull terrier and official greeter of Juneau, ending with “There’s a New Name Written Down in Glory” and “El Capitan”.
MUSIC & TEXTS OF EASTER
- Bei ANIXE Episode 145
Diane Bish presents the great hymns and songs of Easter, remember Christ’s death and celebrating his resurrection. Selections include: “Alas & Did My Saviour Bleed”, “Man of Sorrows,” “Thy Mercy Lord,” “What Wondrous Love,” “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” and “The Trumpet Shall Sound.”
MUSIC FROM MILLER CHAPEL AT PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
- Bei ANIXE Episode 146
Diane plays the Joe R. Engle organ at Miller Chapel and is joined by the Princeton Theological Seminary Choir directed by Martin Tel. The choir joins Diane in Bach “Now Thank We All Our God”, “All Creatures of Our God and King” and Diane Bish “A New Song”. Diane also plays D. Bedard “Toccata”, Bach “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” and D. Bedard “For All the Saints”.
MUSICAL VISIT TO COPENHAGEN II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 147
Diane Bish tours Denmark's capitol and surrounding areas, performing at historic castles & churches. Music includes Campra "Rigaudon;" Balbastre "Noel;" van Eyck "Engels Nachtegaeltje (the English Nightingale)" with Eva Legene, recorder; Buxtehude "Our Father;" Marcello "Psalm XIX;" Dirkop "L'Esprit de Joie" and music for oboe & organ with Danish oboist Henrik Husum.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS ON THE MISSISSIPPI
- Bei ANIXE Episode 148
Join Diane aboard the American Queen as she cruises the Mighty Mississippi with stops in New Orleans, Natchez, Baton Rouge and Helena, Arkansas. Music is played in the Rayne Memorial Church, New Orleans; First Presbyterian, Natchez; St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Baton Rouge and the Greater First Baptist Church in Helena, Ark. Music includes D. Bish arr. Of “American Medley”; “Dance of the Trumpets” and special guests on board the American Queen perform “The Entertainer” and “Ol’ Man River”.
NIELSON AND YOUNG - DUO PIANISTS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 149
Stephen Neilson and Ovid Young perform in live concert from Coral Ridge Church. Music includes: "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee," "Amazing Grace," and "God of Our Fathers." Diane performs Pierne "Toccata," Vierne "Finale" from Symphony 1, and Schumann "Traumerei."
CATHEDRAL CLASSICS PART II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 150
Diane Bish visits famous cathedrals and performs favorite works for organ. Music includes Bach "Sinfonia from Cantata 129" at Coral Ridge Church; Lemmens "Fanfare" at Bern Cathedral in Switzerland; Haydn "Musical Clocks" in St. Augustina Church in Vienna; Vivaldi/Bach "Allegro from Concerto in a minor" at St. Jans Church in Gouda; Bruckner "O How Blessed" at St. Florian Monastery in Austria.
Musical Visit to Williamsburg I
- Bei ANIXE Episode 151
G. F. Handel “Hornpipe”, G. Luchenetti “Allegro”, A. Boely “Phantasie & Fugue in B flat major”, Shostak “Amazing Grace” , D. Buxtehude “Singst den Herren”, “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”. Diane visits Bruton Parish Church where she is joined by the Bruton Parish Choir. Other guests: Thomas Marshall, Harpischord & Dean Shostak, Glass Harmonica.
HYMNS & SACRED TEXTS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 152
Diane presents a program of Hymn arrangements from churches and cathedrals around the world. Music includes Luther “A Mighty Fortress”; Bish “Dance of the Trumpets”, “Now Thank We All Our God”, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, “Brethren We Have Met to Worship”, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” and “Come Thou Fount”.
MUSICAL JOURNEY OF ENGLAND PART II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 153
Diane Bish continues her journey through England with stops at York Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, and Epworth, the birthplace of the Wesleys, founders of Methodism. Music includes Elgar "Pomp and Circumstance No. 3," Bach "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Handel "Overture from Royal Fireworks Music," Boellmann "Toccata from Suite Gothique," S. Wesley "Gavotte," and great Wesley hymns.
MUSIC ON THE DANUBE
- Bei ANIXE Episode 154
Diane’s Riverboat cruise on the Danube begins in Budapest, Hungary at the Palace of the Arts, then it's on to Imperial Vienna with stops at the spectacular Melk Monastery, Regensberg and the historic German town of Altotting. Guest artist is Iren More on flute with music including "Dances" Bela Bartok; "Allegro" Mozart; "Toccata" D. Bedard and Corelli's "Allegro".
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF CHARLES MARIE WIDOR
- Bei ANIXE Episode 155
Diane Bish celebrates the life and music of French organist, composer, and teacher Charles Marie Widor. Music includes Widor’s “Toccata” from Symphony #5 one of his best known and most often performed work for the organ. Prelude Solonelle “Lord Save Thy People”, Symphony #4 “Allegro”, Symphony #5 “Allegro” and Symphony #2 “Allegro”.
SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
- Bei ANIXE Episode 156
Diane visits Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pa where she is joined by Anne Martindale Williams, principal cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Music includes: Come Saviour of the Heathen, Bach; Ares Un Reve, G. Faure; Fiat Lux, Dubois; Chant du Minstrel, Alexander Glazunov; Grand Choeur Th. Salome; All Creatures of Our God and King, arr. Bish.
MY FAVORITES II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 157
Diane continues with her favorite music on favorite organs. We begin in Freiburg Cathedral with its four organs where she plays Handel’s “Water Music”, at St. Florian Bruckner’s “Improvisation”, at St. Bavo she plays Mozart’s “Church Sonata in D Major” and Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in d minor then at the Dom in Salzburg Diane plays Mozart’s “Phantasie and Fugue”.
A DANUBE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
- Bei ANIXE Episode 159
Join Diane as she travels along the Danube River with stops in the Christmas Markets of Budapest, Vienna & Melk with its monastery high above the Danube. Music includes traditional Christmas music including Hungarian Christmas Carols. Special guest: Irene More, flute.
MUSIC FROM ST. MICHAELS CHURCH - MUNICH, GERMANY
- Bei ANIXE Episode 160
Diane Bish performs at St. Michael's Church in Munich. The bustling marketplace and the famous Glockenspiel, whose moving figurines tell a story of chivalry high in the city hall tower, are featured. Music includes Bach "Toccata and Fugue in d minor," Schumann "Sketch," Mozart "March," Farnum "Toccata on O Sons and Daughters," Handel "Largo."
HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS OF EASTER
- Bei ANIXE Episode 161
Famous soprano Angela Brown joins Diane Bish in performing well known Easter hymns and spirituals including: “Were You There”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “All Glory Laud and Honor”, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” played on the Ruffatti Organ of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
THE MUSIC OF THE VON TRAPP CHILDREN
- Bei ANIXE Episode 162
Diane Bish is joined by the famous von Trapp Children, great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp of the Sound of Music. Taped at the East 91 St. Christian Church of Indianapolis, Indiana, the children sing and give testimony in a special interview with Diane Bish. Music includes: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” & “Edelweiss”, traditional folk songs “Blue Cheese” and “Down to the River to Pray” and “Amazing Grace”.
Musical Journey of Normandy I
- Bei ANIXE Episode 163
Visit the beautiful sites ofNormandy, France with Diane Bish as she travels to the cities of Rouen,Caudebec-en-Caux, and Le Havre in the musical adventure to France. Selections includes Widor’s “Allegro fromSymphony 4,” Boellmann’s “Ronde Francais,” “Come Thou Almighty King,” “SaviorLike A Shepherd,” Dubois’ “Toccata,” “Glory Hallelujah,” “Tis Eventide,” and“My Country ‘Tis of Thee.”
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SPRINGS
- Bei ANIXE Episode 164
Music from the Air Force Academy features Diane Bish playing the 80 rank organ solo and with brass ensemble. Music includes Music includes:Johann Christian Bach "Five Pieces for Mechanical Clock: FlutePiece", JS Bach "Cantata No. 140", Le Clerc "Toccata," Strauss"Solemn Entry", George Elvey, "Crown Him with Many Crowns"(with Brass) Wilhousky "Battle Hymn," and Unfried "All Creatures of Our God and King." Samuel A. Ward "America the Beautiful"(with Cadet Chorale) Karg-Elert "Praise the Lord," Sousa "SousaMarch," Dubois "Fiat Lux," and "High Flight."
MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC
- Bei ANIXE Episode 165
Diane Bish plays famous pieces in Austria; Lindau, Germany; Charlotte, NorthCarolina; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Music includes: Dubois"Toccata," Borowski "Adoration" with cellist Anne Martindale Williams, Dvorak "Bagatelles," Mulet "Thou Art theRock."
A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF AUSTRIA
- Bei ANIXE Episode 166
Diane Bish tours Austria with stops at the St. Florian Monastery and St. Augustina Church, Vienna, featuring the Vienna Boy Choir and the Canadian Brass. Music includes: Strauss"Solemn Entry" performed by the Canadian Brass, Purcell"Processional" and Mendelssohn "Allegro" from Sonata 1 for organ
MUSICAL VISIT TO BERCHTESGADEN
- Bei ANIXE Episode 167
Diane visits to historic region of Berchtesgaden, Germany withvisits to the Konigsee and Eagles Nest. Music includes Dirkop "Concerto in D Major," Telemann"Adagio-Allegro," "Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us,""And Can It Be," and "Hark, Ten Thousand Harps and Voices."
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 – IN REMEMBRANCE
- Bei ANIXE Episode 168
Join Diane Bish in this moving tribute to those who died and those wholost loved ones on that tragic morning. Music includes: "AmazingGrace", Elgar's "Nimrod", "A Mighty Fortress is OurGod", Diane's arrangement of "Jesus Savior Pilot Me","Glory", Sibelius/Webb "Be Still My Soul", "I Know WhoHolds the Future" with musical guests: The St. Andrew's Bagpipe Band, SungSook Lee, Soprano; Angela Brown, Soprano and The Joy of Music Chorale &Instrumental Ensemble.
The Music of Diane Bish
- Bei ANIXE Episode 169
The program features excerptsfrom a recent concert at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale,Florida featuring the Choral Ridge Concert Choir and Ruffatti organ with allsongs arranged by Diane Bish.
GREAT MOMENTS OF CHRISTMAS, PART I
- Bei ANIXE Episode 170
Highlightsof Christmas performances and favorite carols in Europe and the United Statesfeaturing soprano Sung Sook Lee, Canadian Brass, Wiltner Boy Choir, InnsbruckSymphony Chamber Orchestra and others. Music includes: "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Hark theHerald Angels Sing," "Silent Night" and selections from theNutcracker Suite and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."
MUSICALJOURNEY OF SPAIN – BARCELONA
- Bei ANIXE Episode 172
Diane visits the city of Barcelona, the Capital of Cantelona onthe Mediterranean Sea. While there shetours the city including the La Rambla and the 2000-year-old BarcelonaCathedral. Music: “Toccata” by T.Dubois, “March” by Purcell, Bish arr. “God the Omnipotent”, “Prelude” byAlbeniz and arranged by D Bish, and the traditional “And Can it Be”.
MUSICFOR ORGAN & TRUMPET
- Bei ANIXE Episode 173
Diane visits the First Presbyterian Church in Naples, Floridawhere she plays the newly installed 96 rank Ruffatti organ with special guesttrumpeter, Chuck Seipp. Music includes: Diane’s arrangement of “Hark, Ten Thousand Harps and Voices”, Bach “Bist Du Bie Mir” (arr. Seipp), “Hark aVoice Saith All are Mortal”, “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee”, Mouret “Rondeau” (Arr. Seipp), Purcell“Trumpet Tune” (arr. Seipp), P. Yon “Toccatina for Flutes” and D. Bedard“Toccata”.
MUSICAL JOURNEY ON THE RHINE II
- Bei ANIXE Episode 174
Join Diane Bish as she travels from Amsterdam to Cologne, Germany where sheplays in the cathedral of Cologne then on to Rudesheim where she visitsSiefried’s Musical Instrument Museum. Then it’s on to Worms, Germany with its famous cathedral arriving atlast in Strasbourg, France where she plays in the massive StrasbourgCathedral. Music includes: Handel“Sonata in F”; Fred Bock “Processional”; Haydn “Flute Clock”; Belier “Toccata”and her arrangements of “When Morning Gilds the Sky”, “A Mighty Fortress” and“All Creatures of Our God and King”.
GREAT ORGANS & CHURCHES OF SWITZERLAND
- Bei ANIXE Episode 175
Diane travels to Switzerland and playsthe great organs of St. Gallen Monastery (M. Drischner “Chorale Prelude”);Engleberg Monastery (C. M. Widor “Toccata”); Stadtkirche of Winterthur(Myerbeer/Bish “Coronation March”); Einsiedeln Abbey (J. Lemmens “MarchPontificate”); the Hofkirche in Lucerne (C. M. Widor “Finale from Symphony#4”); and the Muri Abbey (J. S. Bach “Little Prelude & Fugue”). Diane alsoplays her arrangement of “Heavenly Sunlight” while breathtaking scenes of Switzerland are shown.
MUSIC FROM CANTERBURYCATHEDRAL
- Bei ANIXE Episode 176
Diane Bish playsthe great organ of Canterbury Cathedral in England and explores the town. Music includes: Rutter "Toccata in 7," Elgar"Pomp and Circumstance," Samuel Wesley "Larghetto," Bach"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Walton "Crown Imperial,""The Church's One Foundation," and "O For a Thousand Tongues toSing."
HANDEL IN HALLE
- Bei ANIXE Episode 177
DianeBish visits the birthplace of Handel and plays the organ of the church whereHandel learned to play and played for services as a small boy. Concert artists playing Handel selectionsinclude harpist Susann McDonald & violinist Joy Brown Wiener. Music includes: Organ Concerto in F major, Cuckoo &Nightingale, Handel Harp Concerto (with organ) in Bb; Handel Sonata in D.
MUSICAL VISIT TO CARCASSONE
- Bei ANIXE Episode 179
Trumpeter C. Bousquet joins Diane Bish as she visits the famouswalled city of Carcassone and performs in the St. Nazaire Cathedral whichfeatures one of the oldest organs in existence, dating from 1522. Selections include "TrumpetVoluntary" J. Clarke, "Fait 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.
ST. FLORIAN MONASTERY
- Bei ANIXE Episode 180
St. Florian, Austria Diane Bish visits the famous BrucknerMonastery and explores the surrounding towns. She is joined by the Diane Bish Chorale; Lybi McNally, flutist; SungSook Lee, soprano. Music includes Bach"Sonata in C Major," Purcell "Trumpet Processional,"Bruckner "O How Blessed," and Boellmann "Suite Gothique."
Musical Visit to St. Andrew’s Church Roanoke, VA
- Bei ANIXE Episode 181
Excerpts from a live concert on the AllenElite Opus 7 Organ at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Theimpressive stained-glass windows in the church as well as views of the city Roanokeare seen. Music includes: Bish “Dance of the Trumpets”; Faure “Apres un Reve”;Bish “All Creatures of Our God and King”; Vierne “Impromptu” and D. Bedard“Toccata”.
A MUSICAL VISIT TO CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
- Bei ANIXE Episode 182
Diane Bish visits the ChautauquaInstitution of New York and interviews guests and staff members. Excerpts from live concert on the world'slargest amphitheater organ include Viviani "Presto from Sonata 2,"Bach "Toccata & Fugue in d minor," Telemann "Allegro,"Vierne "Carillon de Westminster" and favorite hymns.
ST MEINRAD ARCHABBEY
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