The King of Instruments

At this time of All Saints' and All Souls Days, we feature an episode with music of remembrance. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/11/02/. 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 A...

We finish up our October Organ Odyssey with a stop in New York City and the Aeolian-Skinner organ of Riverside Church. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/10/26/. 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://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-fou...

We continue our organ odyssey with a stop at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, Colorado with it's 1938 Kimball organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/10/19/. 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-me...

We continue our organ odyssey, this week stopping at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/10/12/. 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.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id16630...

This month we're going on a odyssey, visiting 4 notable American organ installations. Our first stop is at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, home to the mighty 1863 Walker/Aeolian-Skinner organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/10/05/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content o...

This week we explore organs built by the Italian organ-building firm Fratelli Ruffatti. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/28/. 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/id1663040569 Android:ht...

19th-century Paris was an incubator for brilliant musicians. Léon Boëllmann and his teacher Eugène Gigout should certainly be numbered in that august group, so today we’re going to hear music by Boëllmann and Gigout and some of their Parisian contemporaries. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/21/. The King of Instruments is a production of th...

This episode celebrates the life and career of organist Marilyn Keiser. All of the works in this week's show were performed by her. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/14/. 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-l...

Edwin H Lemare was the most highly paid organist of his day as well as a prolific transcriber of orchestral music for the organ. This week we'll hear some of Edwin Lemare’s original compositions, a few transcriptions, as well as a taste of Lemare’s own playing thanks to the magic of a perforated roll of paper. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/...

This week we hear music by American composers. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/08/31/. 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?...

This week we hear the music of two composers, both who have birthdays on August 24. Find complete information on this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/24/. 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://p...

This week we hear from composers all whose names start with the letter A. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/17/. 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.goo...

We're back with another hour of organs built by members of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingonfinstruments.show/2025/08/10/. 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/id16...

This week we listen to organs built by members of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/03/. 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/id1663040569 A...

This week we listen to organ music by Franz Liszt. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/07/27/. 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/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c...

This week we listen to performances by Alumns and Faculty of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/07/20/. 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/...

This week we go to Germany for some 19th century romantic organ music. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/07/16/. 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/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from July 13, 2025 and features organ music by 20th century American composers. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/07/13/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from July 6, 2025 and features organ music by Belgian composers. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/07/06/. 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....

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from June 29, 2025 and features organ music by the Belgian composer Flor Peeters. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/06/29/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: i...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from June 22, 2025 and features organ music on instruments from in and around Detroit, the location of the annual gathering of the Hymn Society in America and Canada this year. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/06/22/. The King of Instruments is a production...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from June 15, 2025 and features organ music inspired by hymntunes. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/06/15/. 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://app...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from June 8, 2025 and features performances by the organist duo of Ray and Beth Chenault. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/06/08/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from June 1, 2025 and explores organs and performers that will be featured at the upcoming Organ Historical Society Convention happening in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/06/01/. The King of Instruments is a production of...

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from May 25, 2025 and explores music written and performed by alumni and faculty of the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/05/25/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https:/...