THE DIAPASON DECEMBER, 2009 100th Anniversary Issue Dec 09 Cover-C.indd 1 11/12/09 1:57:28 PM Dec 09 pp. 2-22.indd 2 11/12/09 1:59:30 PM Arthur Lawrence – editor, September 1976– March 1982 THE DIAPASON David McCain – managing editor, A Scranton Gillette Publication April 1982–August 1983 One Hundredth Year: No. 12, Whole No. 1201 DECEMBER, 2009 Jerome Butera – editor and publisher, September 1983 to present Established in 1909 ISSN 0012-2378 An International Monthly Devoted to the Organ, Longtime DIAPASON subscribers the Harpsichord, Carillon, and Church Music As part of The Diapason’s 100th an- niversary celebration, I have noted, in my “Editor’s Notebook” column, our longtime subscribers—those who have CONTENTS Editor & Publisher JEROME BUTERA subscribed for more than 50 years. The [email protected] 847/391-1045 longest subscription is that of Malcolm FEATURES Benson: 70 years! We salute these sub- The Diapason, December 1909 23 Associate Editor JOYCE ROBINSON scribers for their many years of faithful support. Our most up-to-date list in- The Diapason: The First Hundred Years [email protected] by Michael Barone, Jack M. Bethards, Michael 847/391-1044 cludes the following: D. Friesen, Orpha Ochse, Barbara Owen, Frederick Swann, and John Weaver 31 Contributing Editors LARRY PALMER Fred Becker, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Harpsichord 1959 Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s English Suite Bruce P. Bengtson, Wyomissing, Penn- for Harpsichord at 100 by Larry Palmer 36 JAMES MCCRAY sylvania, 1958 Choral Music Malcolm D. Benson, San Bernardino, Paul Manz: May 10, 1919–October 28, 2009 Siegfried E. Gruenstein, founder of THE California, 1939 In Memoriam BRIAN SWAGER DIAPASON Gordon Betenbaugh, Lynchburg, Vir- by Scott M. Hyslop 38 Carillon ginia, 1957 From the Dickinson Collection: Music and the next decade bring? If the past is any Byron L. Blackmore, Sun City West, JOHN BISHOP Worship by Clarence Dickinson indication, the pipe organ will continue Arizona, 1958 Compiled and edited by Lorenz Maycher 40 In the wind . to be built, played, and enjoyed, perhaps Gene Boucher, Annandale, Virginia, in ways we cannot envision. There will 1957 NEWS & DEPARTMENTS GAVIN BLACK always be a need and a market for the George Bozeman, Deerfi eld, New Editor’s Notebook 3 On Teaching quality, beauty, and artistic expression Hampshire, 1951 Here & There 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 that the organ represents. Keep reading John M. Bullard, Spartanburg, South Reviewers David Herman Appointments 6 as The Diapason embarks on its next Carolina, 1953 Charles Huddleston Heaton Nunc Dimittis 12 hundred years. Merrill N. Davis III, Rochester, Minne- Looking Back 14 sota, 1955 A word of thanks From the classifi ed advertising archives 14 Douglas L. DeForeest, Santa Rosa, Cali- THE DIAPASON (ISSN 0012-2378) is published monthly That The Diapason has not only fornia, 1955 In the wind . by John Bishop 15 by Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc., 3030 W. Salt survived but fl ourished over this fi rst Harry J. Ebert, Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- On Teaching by Gavin Black 18 Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-5025. Phone 847/391-1045. Fax 847/390-0408. Telex: 206041 century is due to its many faithful sub- nia, 1946 REVIEWS MSG RLY. E-mail: <[email protected]>. scribers and advertisers, especially dur- Joseph Elliffe, Spring Hill, Florida, Subscriptions: 1 yr. $35; 2 yr. $55; 3 yr. $70 (Unit- ing the current challenging times. The 1956 Music for Voices and Organ 20 ed States and U.S. Possessions). Foreign subscrip- Diapason continues because of the Robert Finster, Canyon Lake, Texas, New Recordings 20 tions: 1 yr. $45; 2 yr. $65; 3 yr. $85. Single copies $6 (U.S.A.); $8 (foreign). generosity and dedication of its authors 1954 New Organ Music 22 Back issues over one year old are available only and reviewers. Among our many con- Henry Glass, St. Louis, Missouri, 1957 from The Organ Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 26811, tributing editors who regularly provide Antone Godding, Oklahoma City, Okla- NEW ORGANS 43 Richmond, VA 23261, which can supply information on availabilities and prices. columns and reviews, our harpsichord homa, 1952 CALENDAR 45 Periodical postage paid at Rochelle, IL and additional editor Larry Palmer is celebrating his Will Headlee, Syracuse, New York, ORGAN RECITALS 48 mailing offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes 40th year of writing for The Diapa- 1944 to THE DIAPASON, 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 50 Arlington Heights, IL 60005-5025. son. James McCray has been writing Charles Huddleston Heaton, Pittsburgh, Routine items for publication must be received six his reviews of new choral music since Pennsylvania, 1947 Cover: Images from the last 100 years. weeks in advance of the month of issue. For advertising 1976. Leon Nelson has written reviews Victor E. Hill, Williamstown, Massachu- Column 1: Buzard organ (December 1999 copy, the closing date is the 1st. Prospective contribu- of organ music and handbell music setts, 1953 cover), Marcel Dupré, Virgil Fox, Claire Coci; tors of articles should request a style sheet. Unsolicited since 1982. Brian Swager has served Harry H. Huber, Salina, Kansas, 1943 column 2: Robert Noehren, Harold Gleason, reviews cannot be accepted. This journal is indexed in the The Music Index, an- as carillon editor since 1991. More re- Lance Johnson, Fargo, North Dakota, Lynnwood Farnam; column 3: Louis Vierne, notated in Music Article Guide, and abstracted in RILM cently, Gavin Black continues to write 1959 Rolande Falcinelli, G. Donald Harrison, Catha- Abstracts. rine Crozier; column 4: Charles-Marie Widor, Copyright ©2009. Printed in the U.S.A. “On Teaching” and John Bishop pres- Richard Kichline, Alliance, Ohio, 1953 André Marchal, E. Power Biggs, Murphy organ ents “In the wind” every month. And Christopher King, Danbury, Connecti- (September 2000 cover). THE DIAPASON accepts no responsibility or liability many more writers provide reviews cut, 1952 for the validity of information supplied by contributors, of books, recordings and organ music Bertram Y. Kinzey, Jr., Blacksburg, Vir- www.TheDiapason.com vendors, advertisers or advertising agencies. each month. ginia, 1945 Here in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Allen Langord, Poinciana, Florida, 1950 No portion of the contents of this issue may be reproduced in any form without the specifi c written permission associate editor Joyce Robinson proofs Arthur P. Lawrence, Lancaster, Pennsyl- of the Editor, except that libraries are authorized to make photocopies of the material contained herein for the purpose of course reserve reading at the rate of one copy for every fi fteen students. Such copies may be reused for and edits every item, in addition to vania, 1953 other courses or for the same course offered subsequently. compiling the calendar and organ recit- Michael Loris, Barre, Vermont, 1956 als, managing classifi ed ads, scanning all William (Bill) Mollema, Scotts, Michi- the images, and maintaining our website gan, 1957 content and electronic newsletter. And William H. Murray, Fort Smith, Arkan- I must honor the memory of Wesley sas, 1959 Editor’s Notebook Vos, who served as associate editor from Mark Nemmers, Dubuque, Iowa, 1954 1967–2001 and was largely responsible Barbara Owen, Newburyport, Massa- for bringing me onboard and serving as chusetts, 1951 100 years and counting When The Diapason was launched, my mentor. David Peters, St. John’s, Newfoundland, One can only wonder if The Diapa- electro-pneumatic action was new, and It has been an honor to serve as edi- Canada, 1954 son’s founder, Siegfried E. Gruenstein, tubular-pneumatic and tracker-action or- tor and publisher for more than 25 years. Patrick J. Rafferty, San Pedro, Califor- envisioned the day his magazine would gans were still being built. The electric Every day I feel fortunate to guide this nia, 1950 turn 100. The fi ftieth anniversary issue, fan blower was still new and water motors magazine, blessed to work with authors, Thomas Schaettle, Springfi eld, Illinois, December 1959, noted: were being made, while the human blow- advertisers, and subscribers who love 1949 er was not extinct. The Diapason has the The Diapason as I do. I hope you Robert A. Schilling, Indianapolis, Indi- Siegfried E. Gruenstein, a rare combina- documented the trends in organbuilding enjoy this 100th anniversary celebration. ana, 1949 tion of competent organist and professional over the last hundred years, from the or- In addition to images of the past on the Ronald T. Severin, Orange, California, newspaper man, founded The Diapason chestral/symphonic organ to the Ameri- cover and the reproduction of volume 1956 in 1909 against the advice of his elders among organists, builders and well-wish- can Classic organ, the clarifi ed ensemble, one, number one, this issue includes re- Richard A. Smid, Yaphank, New York, ers. That it grew and prospered under his the Organ Reform movement, historically fl ections on The Diapason and the last 1955 forty-eight years guidance was due wholly informed organ building, historic repli- hundred years. Francis M. Stone, Indianapolis, Indiana, to his skill, his impartiality and his taste. cas, and a rediscovery of Ernest Skinner, 1953 Cavaillé-Coll, and Henry Willis. DIAPASON history Frederick Swann, Palm Springs, Califor- Mr. Gruenstein listened to all of the The Diapason has served as a mir- December 1919 – founded by Sieg- nia, 1946 advice offered, and did not follow any ror of the organ culture in this country, fried E. Gruenstein (1877–1957), who Rodney Trueblood, Elizabeth City, of it. He persisted in going ahead, and documenting the work of builders, play- served as editor and publisher through North Carolina, 1944 the initial issue, all of eight pages, made ers, teachers, and composers. To read December 1957 Charles J. Updegraph, South Orange, its appearance. A few leaders in the or- through the issues of The Diapason 1919 – offi cial journal of the National New Jersey, 1953 gan profession offered encouragement from 1909 to the present is to read the Association of Organists John Weaver, West Glover, Vermont, (Clarence Eddy, William C.