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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. (Summary form Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth the First of England, the Grand Turk at Constantinople, and an organ builder named Thomas Dallam—quite a trio. In 1599, Elizabeth commanded master organ builder Dallam to construct and deliver to the Grand Signieur , as a present intended to garner trade and political advantages for England, a fantastic mechanical organ. Dallam’s wonder stood 16 feet high and was topped by a silver holly bush filled with blackbirds and thrushes that sung and shook their wings. Dallam kept a diary during his visit to Turkey, which included a sneak look through a grate at the Grand Turk’s ...

Christie is all alone in the world after his mother dies. He lives in a boarding house and every night creeps up the attic stairs to hear an old barrel organ play. One night while he is listening, the organ stops and Christie hears a thump. What has happened? What should Christie do? - Summary by Esther ben Simonides

The Organ Podcast is a fortnightly show designed to inform and entertain organists and organ enthusiasts alike, including those who are simply curious and want to know more about this unique instrument and its music. Episodes will feature interviews with leading UK and international organists, visit historic or little-known organs of interest, catch-up with organ rebuilds and restorations, and encounter a diverse mix of pipe organ related activities, news, discussions and initiatives from around the UK. Presented by Mark O'Brien

Conversations about all things organ playing. Dr. Vidas Pinkevicius and Dr. Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk about organ practice, technique, registration, performance, improvisation, harmony, music theory and other aspects which make up Total Organist.

J. S. Bach - Organ Chorales from The Neumeister CollectionSimona Fruscella

61 separate recordings in a chronological order (some with Her messages or readings). Total duration 14.5 hrs.

Journey back to 1599, as we follow the extraordinary tale of Thomas Dallam, a master organ builder on an extraordinary mission from Queen Elizabeth the First. Assigned to construct and deliver a majestic 16 foot high mechanical organ to the Grand Signieur in Constantinople, Dallams adventure was a fascinating mix of diplomacy, trade, and intrigue. The organ, a marvel of its time, was topped with a silver holly bush housing mechanical blackbirds and thrushes that sang and fluttered their wings. Dallams narrative also offers a rare glimpse into the exotic world of the Grand Turks harem, a sight ...

Varias canciones recordadas latinoamericanas del ayer y hoy al estilo en piano/órgano del músico y arreglista ecuatoriano Lic. Pedro Anchundia Roca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Chiff Chat - The Organ Podcast! Hosted by Ben Bloor, with a different special guest each week.The place to be for light-hearted conversations about the King of Instruments.Get in touch with us at podcast@chiffchat.com or visit www.benbloor.com for more information.If you're feeling generous, chuck us a few quid on https://tpjr.us/chiffchat

Dive into the irreverent world of organ music with "Stop It!", where Fraser Gartshore, Jerry Martin, and Aaron Shows — three international organists with a knack for mischief — take you on a hilarious journey to shake up the organ scene. From sacred pipes to rocking stops, this trio is on a mission to debunk stereotypes and make the organ cool again, one laugh at a time. Expect candid chats, unorthodox performances, and a fresh perspective that might just ruffle a few feathers. "Stop It!" is where tradition meets comedy, proving that organ music isn’t just for the purists.

Podcast by Organ Media Foundation

A podcast series from Light Organ Records featuring In depth conversations between Canadian music legends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Songs Il compositore e pensatore statunitense Charles E. Ives (1874-1954) si staglia nel panorama musicale statunitense e internazionale tra fine Ottocento e inizio Novecento per il carattere sperimentale della sua vasta produzione: fu precursore nell’impiego sistematico di tecniche innovative come politonalità, poliritmia, aleatorietà, quarti di tono, clusters, strumentazione insolita, impiego inusuale degli strumenti, musica utopistica (eseguibile testualmente soltanto nell’immaginazione). Ives scrisse oltre 150 Art Songs, liriche per voce e pianoforte, che esprimono la varietà e ...

Corti Organ present their monthly podcast "Audiogram"