The King of Instruments

Dirk Flentrop was born this week in 1910, so to celebrate, we’ll be playing music performed on the landmark organs crafted by the Dutch company he founded. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/04/26/. 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...

This week we focus on the music of a composer who was revolutionary while still honoring and protecting the past. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/04/19/. 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-foundati...

George Frederic Handel needed filler to entertain audiences for his operas and oratorios and he invented a completely new genre of classical music. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/04/12/. 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...

This week we explore the history of the Buzard Organ Company of Champaign, Illinois and listen to music performed on organs built by that company. 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...

This week we're spending the hour with some classical-era composers. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/03/29/. 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.c...

We celebrate the 341st Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach with multiple interpretations of some of his famous chorale preludes. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/03/22/. 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-m...

This week we explore some releases from Raven Recordings. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstrument.show/2026/03/15/. 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/app...

This week we explore some of the music of two 19th century American composers for organ, Dudley Buck and Horatio Parker. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/03/08/. 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-f...

This week we explore organs built by the Schantz Organ Company of Orrville, Ohio. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/03/01/. 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 celebrate Rule, Britannia on The King of Instruments today with music by Frank Bridge and Charles Hubert Hastings Parry. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/02/22/. 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-medi...

Today we honor another well-known French organist and composer born in 1907. Jean Langlais’ music has been featured on several episodes, but in honor of this occasion we will take a deeper dive into his background and musical career. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/02/15/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation...

Today we are going to focus on what some might describe as a “pinnacle school”, a source of boundless educational and professional opportunities and world-wide connections. We’re referring, of course, to the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. This week we're listening to some of the extraordinary graduates and faculty of this storied institution. Find complete information abou...

What happens when two prominent organbuilders merge into one power-house company? Greatness is the result! The merger of the Skinner Company and the Aeolian Company in 1932 to form Aeolian Skinner sparked the development of the “American Classic” style. We’re listening to a few of Aeolian-Skinner’s installations, great and small. Complete information about this episode is available at https://www....

A driving force in the creation of the Organ Historical Society, few have served and influenced a profession in as many capacities as Barbara Owen. Throughout seven decades she was an organbuilder, organ restorer, researcher, author, advocate, consultant, musician, music editor, lecturer, hymn writer, and librarian. This week on the King of Instruments we will listen to instruments and music for w...

This week on the King of Instruments we will play music written to be part of an organ suite. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/18/. 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/id1663040569 Andr...

On what would have been his birthday, we remember the French composer and organist Maurice Duruflé. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/11/. 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/id166304056...

To kick off the new year, we focus on some new additions to our broadcast library. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/04/. 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:/...

It's the end of 2025, so we're celebrating with some friends and some of their favorite organ works. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/12/28/. 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/id16630405...

As Christmas approaches, we turn to some music of the season, albeit not originally written for organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/12/21/. 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...

Although we are not aware of any major organ compositions by Vivaldi, many of his works have been transcribed and arranged to be played on the organ, and that’s what we will hear today. It’s a Vivaldi-inspired episode! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/`12/14. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.m...

There are three famous B's in Classical Music, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. But we go farther back to show that there were three important B's who were setting the stage for musicians to come. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/12/07/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our conten...

The liturgical season of Advent is upon us, so today we have organ music based on three Advent hymns. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/11/20/. 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/id1663040...

This week we have music for a Happy Thanksgiving! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/11/23/. 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:https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...

This week on the King of Instruments we celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest organists and teachers of our time, Joan Lippincott. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/11/16/. 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://apps.apple.com/app/or...

This week on the King of Instruments we remember the concert organist manager Karen McFarlane. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/11/11/. 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 And...