The King of Instruments
Organ Media Foundation
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The King of Instruments is a podcast from the Organ Media Foundation devoted to the pipe organ and the music written for it. Each episode explores organ repertoire, historic and modern instruments, and the performers who bring them to life. Listeners hear recordings of organ works alongside commentary that puts the music and the instruments in context. The show serves both longtime organ enthusiasts and newcomers curious about classical organ music and organ culture.
Episodes
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The King of Instruments, ep. 387 - November 8, 2026 - Displaced Composers 08.11.2026 59mThis week we listen to music by composers who were forced away from their home by the effects of war. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/11/08/. 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 386 - November 1, 2026 - Land of Saints 01.11.2026 59mWe celebrate the feast of All Saints with music appropriate for the season. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/11/01/. 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 385 - October 25, 2026 - Comes Autumn Time 25.10.2026 59mWe celebrate the turn of the seasons with music for Autumn. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/10/25/. 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 384 - October 18, 2026 - Healey and Herbert 18.10.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 383 - October 11, 2026 - Transcriptions 11.10.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 382 - October 4, 2026 - Quimby Pipe Organs 04.10.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 381 - September 27, 2026 - Kegg Pipe Organs Builders 26.09.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 380 - September 20, 2026 - Students of Marie-Claire Alain 20.09.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 379 - September 13, 2026 - Marie-Claire Alain 13.09.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 378 - September 6, 2026 - Couperin and DeGrigny 06.09.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 377 - August 30, 2026 - Ralph Vaugh Williams and Edward Bairstow 30.08.2026 59mThis 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/. -
The King of Instruments, ep. 376 - August 23, 2026 - Pachebel, Beyond the Canon 23.08.2026 59mWe 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 375 - August 16, 2026 Pierné and Dubois 16.08.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 374 - August 9, 2026 - Clérambault and Nivers 09.08.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 373 - August 2, 2026 - Water and Wine 02.08.2026 59mThis 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 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 372 - July 26, 2026 - Be Happy! 24.07.2026 59mThis 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.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ.media.organlive4 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 371 - July 19, 2026 - OHS Preview 19.07.2026 59mThis 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/app/organ-live-media-foundation/id1663040569 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ.media.organlive4 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 370 - July 12, 2026 - Catharine Crozier 11.07.2026 59mThis 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.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ.media.organlive4 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 369 - July 5, 2026 - Movietime 04.07.2026 59mThis 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/id1663040569 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ.media.organlive4 -
The King of Instruments, ep. 368 - July 28, 2026 - AGO Convention Preview - Performers 28.06.2026 59mThis 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-foundation/id1663040569 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.organ.media.organlive4
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