The King of Instruments

This week we're taking a musical journey to Scotland. Find complete information on this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/02/10/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta...

Felix Mendelssohn was born on this date 210 years ago. Today we have an hour of Mendelssohn and Friends. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/02/03/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663...

This month’s letter has been the letter G, and so today we’re turning to composers whose names start with G. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/01/27/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id...

This week we're listening to works by the French composer Felix-Alexandre Guilmant. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/01/20/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https:...

The area we know today as Germany has been the source of many great musicians over the ages. It’s also produced some wonderful organbuilders and organs. Today we’re going to hear some new music composed by great German composers of our time. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/01/13/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Fou...

This week we hear organ works based on Gregorian Chant. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/01/06/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps...

For our final episode of 2018, we prepare for the new year with new recordings. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/12/30/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://pl...

For this week's episode we have an uninterrupted hour of music for your holiday enjoyment. Merry Christmas! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/12/23/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1...

We recognize the third Sunday of Advent and the expectation of Christmas with the Christmas Oratorio of Camille Saint-Saëns and other works for the season. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/12/16/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://ap...

We recognize the second Sunday of Advent with old music and texts in new clothes. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/12/09/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://...

We start the season of Advent with music appropriate for the day. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/12/02/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/...

Our final F episode of November brings us the Firebird, music by and influenced by Igor Stravinsky. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/11/25/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id166304056...

Still following the letter F, this week, all of our composers have names that start with the letter F. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/11/18/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id166304...

Still following the letter F this week, everything is in the key of F (major and minor). Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/11/11/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:h...

We spend the hour this week with the great French composer César Franck. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/11/04/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.goog...

The Belgian composer Joseph Jongen was born in 1873 in Liege. Jongen is not a widely known name, and his most famous works are those written for the organ. In this episode we’re going to hear four works by Jongen, three small and one large. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/10/28/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foun...

The pairing of diverse forms has been a staple of musicians for centuries: an introduction with an ending; a slow piece with a fast piece; or a flourish with a well-planned fugue. In this episode we’re going to hear some well-known pairings, as well as some that we hope are new to you. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/10/21/. The King of Instr...

This week we’re remembering two later English organists whose birthdays are very close. Healey Willan was born 138 years ago on October 12, and Herbert Howells was born just 12 years later on October 18th. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/10/14/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access a...

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry died October 7, 1918. While his output for organ is not large, Parry created some iconic music that is still played and loved to this day. This week we're remembering Hubert Parry. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/10/07/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media...

This week we're listening to some new releases that made their way into our library recently. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/09/30/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Andr...

This week we're exploring the music of some composers whose names start with the letter E. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/09/23/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android...

No other instrument can express musical joy quite like the organ. Whether it’s loud or quiet, the organ’s colorful pallet and powerful sounds convey the sense celebration like no other. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/09/16/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on ou...

This week we explore organ music and transcriptions of music by Edward Elgar. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/09/09/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play...

This week everything comes from England. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/09/02/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com...

The influence of his music continues to be felt today as more musicians discover his unique style. Organists are lucky to have works by Vaughan Williams to call their own. Today we’ll be listening to music by this gifted British composer. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2018/08/26/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Founda...