Now and then, Pipedreams host Michael Barone likes to venture out into the real world, to contravene convention, cordially communicate, and, with luck, transfer some of the essence (and the charm, too?) of the weekly Pipedreams broadcasts into audience-friendly performance events that entertain audiences young and old who come out to hear organ music in a vibrant concert setting Pipedreams Live!

A Pipedreams Live! concert has a flavor different from the usual organ recital. Michael provides verbal program notes, converses with players and composers, and demonstrates the mechanism and sound-pallette of the featured instrument. Audience members ask questions, musicians reveal themselves, and clarity is achieved in an entertaining way. Formality is replaced by friendly good nature, flavorful repartee, and exciting musical revelations. Unlikely and unknown compositions make their points. Superb local players get a chance to shine.

The performers are: Ben Kerswell, Bruce Xu, Clara Gerdes, Collin Miller, Dominic Pang, Jiaqi Shao, and Matthew Bickett. More information on the performers can be found on the event website.