The King of Instruments

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...

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...