The King of Instruments

This week we listen to music recorded on organs in homes! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/09/03/. 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://play.google.com/store/ap...

This week we're listening to organs with only a few ranks! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/08/27/. 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/a...

This week we've got organ toccatas from across the ages. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/08/20/. 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://play.google.com/store/app...

This week we listen to music that comes in groups of three. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/08/13/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our content on our mobile apps: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/...

This week we're celebrating the season with music for the summertime. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/08/06/. 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....

Once again, on the 5th Sunday of the month, we listen to some recently released albums. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/07/30/. 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:ht...

This week we listen to the music of 7 British Composers spanning 5 centuries. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/07/23/. 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...

This week we have American music. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/07/09/. 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.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ....

We celebrate Canada Day with organ music from Canada. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/07/02/. 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/d...

This week we go to Germany for 6 early German composers. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/06/25/. 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/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com/store/app...

This week it's organ plus one as we listen to works for organ and other instruments. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/06/18/. 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 Android:https...

This week we listen to three French Romantic works. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/06/11/. 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:https://play.google.com/store/apps/det...

This week we hear organ music suitable for Pentecost Sunday. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/06/04/. 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.google.com/store...

We’re going to listen to some Italian organ music to see what makes it unique and interesting. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/05/28/. 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 And...

Once again we’ve noticed that there are a number of birthdays and dates that remind us of people and events on the calendar of organ history. So today, we’re listening to the music of Richard Wagner, Gustav Holst, William Bolcom, and many others. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/05/21/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Medi...

The Mander Organ company has grown to international fame as restorers of antique pipe organs, and builders of high-quality new pipe organs. We’re celebrating the birthday this week of Noel Mander with music made on Mander organs. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/05/14/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation http...

This first full week of May we noticed that there are a number of birthdays, death anniversaries and other events on the calendar of organ history. So today, we’re remembering Johannes Brahms, Arthur Sullivan, Lawrence Phelps, Clarence Dickinson, and many more. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/05/07/. The King of Instruments is a production of...

Each week, new additions to our musical library show up in the mailbox, so today on this 5th Sunday of April, we’re going to explore some recently released albums of organ music. Find complete information about everything in this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/04/30/. The King of Instruments is a production of the Organ Media Foundation https://organ.media Access all our conten...

This week we're listening to organs a little on the smaller side. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2016/04/24/. 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://play.google.com/...

In many countries of Europe, the organ played an important role in the development of music over time. In the vast land of Russia, however, that wasn’t exactly the case. Today we’re going to Russia to find out what sort of music was actually composed for the organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/04/23/. The King of Instruments is a productio...

Today is Easter Sunday so we celebrate with music appropriate for the season. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/04/16/. 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...

Today is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter when the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is marked in many churches. Processions with the waving of palm fronds is a traditional celebration of the day, and those processions are, of course, usually accompanied by music. Today we’ll listen to some music appropriate for Passion-tide, Palm Sunday, and the days leading up to Easter. Find complete...

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, also known as York Minster is the cathedral of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest seat in the Church of England. Several notable musicians have held the position of Organist and Master of the Choristers over the years. Today, we’re going to be exploring the York Minster legacy, so stay tuned. Find complete information about this...

Some of the grandest years of the pipe organ happened in the 17th and 18th centuries. The organ had spread across Europe and new music was coming out of all corners of the land. Today we’re going to be exploring some early organ music from the Iberian Peninsula, the British Isles, and North Germany. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/03/26/. The...

This week we’re celebrating the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/03/19/. 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-foundation/id1663040569 Android:https://play.google.com...