Documentaries

is a mammoth set, with the first DVD alone containing three 70-minute documentaries taking us from 1500 to the present. There’s duplication and omission, and the lack of captions to identify the often rapid changes of location (and the music being played) can be frustrating, although some organs are dealt with in depth.and his experienced interviewees come across as knowledgeable enthusiasts, but the same is expected from the viewer: technical terms are taken as read, and sometimes there’s a geekish feel to the enterprise. More approachable to the layman are the three remaining DVDs, where Moult gives a brief description and demonstration of each organ before playing a piece: most are included on the bonus audio CDs. (★★★★ )