The King of Instruments

This week we explore the music of two British composers with birthdays this month, Herbert Howells and Healey Willan. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/10/18/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we dive into orchestral music on the organ with transcriptions for organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/10/11/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we explore organs built and rebuilt by Quimby Pipe Organs of Warrensburg, Missouri. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/10/04/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we listen to organs built by the Ohio based company Kegg Pipe Organ Builders, founded by Charlie Kegg. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/09/27/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we listen to some performances by organists who studied with the great Marie-Claire Alain. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/09/20/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we explore the legacy of organist and pedagogue Marie-Claire Alain. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/09/13/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we spend the hour with two composers of the French Classical era, Nicolas DeGrigny and François Couperin. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/09/06/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we explore the organ and choral music of two British masters, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Bairstow. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/08/30/.

We explore some organ music by Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel and discover there is so much more to his music than the Canon in D. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/08/23/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we explore the music of two French romantic composers, Théodore Dubois and Gabriel Pierné. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/08/16/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we spend the hour with two 17th century French composers, Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers and Louis-Nicolas Clérambault. Find complee information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/08/09/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we listen to organ music inspired by water and wine. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/08/02/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps:https://organ.media/mobileapps

This week we have some music that we hope will bring a smile to your face. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/07/26/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation 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.co...

This week we're listening to performances by artists who will be featured in this year's convention of the Organ Historical Society in Philadelphia. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/07/19/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/ap...

This week we remember the iconic organist and pedagogue Catharine Crozier. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/07/12/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation 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.co...

This week we're going to the movies with music written for the silver screen brought to life on the organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/07/05/. 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're previewing some of the artists that will be performing at the 2026 AGO National Convention in St. Louis. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/06/28/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundatio...

This week we're listening to music by composers who have been commissioned to write new music for the 2026 AGO National Convention happening in St. Louis. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/06/21/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: apps.apple.com/app/organ-li...

Here on Flag Day we take some time to explore more American organ music. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/06/14/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation 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/...

This week we remember the musical power duo of Robert and Clara Schumann with their music for organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/06/07/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Andro...

This week we spend the hour with British composer Edward Elgar. We hear some of his organ works as well as some orchestral works transcribed for organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/05/31/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: apps.apple.com/app/org...

This week we spend the hour with the music of American composer Gerald Near. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/05/24/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation 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....

This week marks the start of the 10-day liturgical season of Ascensiontide. We spend the hour with music appropriate for the season. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/05/17/. 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-...

This we we celebrate the upcoming AGO National Convention in St. Louis with music composed by founders of the AGO. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/05/10/. Produced by the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Find all our content on our mobile app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android: https://...

This week we listen to performances by Princeton University Organist Eric Plutz. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/05/03/. 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 Android:https://p...