St Paul’s appoints first woman organ scholar – congratulations Rachel!
The new organ scholar of St Paul’s Cathedral in London has been appointed, and will mark a first in the Cathedral’s history. Rachel Mahon will take up the position of William and Irene Miller Organ Scholar for the 2014/15 academic…
The Royal Festival Hall Organ – one week on
The British organ world emerged, blinking slightly, into the media spotlight last week. The inauguration of the restored Royal Festival Hall organ, with the Opening Gala, has kicked off a fortnight’s residency of BBC Radio3 at the Hall itself, focussing…
Ralph Downes and the Royal Festival Hall organ
I wish I’d met Ralph Downes. His autobographical book Baroque Tricks, subtitled Adventures with the Organ Builders, is difficult to get hold of now* but gives a vivid impression of the man, and his battles with the organ establishment of…
International Organ Festival wants new members
Whenever I bump into the people who help run the St Albans International Organ Festival I’m impressed by their knowledge and enthusiasm. They are one of the secrets of the success of the Festival, which last year celebrated its 50th…
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