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Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Organ Register - Thomas Trotter talks repertoire and 40 years at Birmingham Town Hall

Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Organ Register - Thomas Trotter talks repertoire and 40…

FromThe Organ Podcast


Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Organ Register - Thomas Trotter talks repertoire and 40…

FromThe Organ Podcast

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we get a first look at the new Harrison & Harrison organ at the Guards' Chapel in London. Harrison's Head Voicer, Andy Scott, talks about the Harrison & Harrison sound while he demonstrates voicing the organ.https://www.harrisonorgans.com/https://www.harrisonorgans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/London-Guards-Chapel-2023.pdfAndrew Macintosh, Director of RCO Scotland and Northern Ireland, talks about his work as manager of the NPOR - the National Pipe Organ Register. He showcases some of the features and links this database offers.https://npor.org.ukThomas Trotter talks about how becoming organist of Birmingham Town Hall, 40 years ago,  gave him his 'lucky break' to become one of the leading concert organists in the world. https://bmusic.co.uk/what-we-do/who-we-are/history-1/organGet in touch: theorganpodcast@rco.org.ukhttps://www.rco.org.uk/
Released:
Mar 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (8)

The Organ Podcast is a fortnightly show from the Royal College of Organists 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 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. Find The Organ Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the links on this website to reach your preferred provider (including Spotify, Amazon, Apple and more). Remember to subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy The Organ Podcast, please do take the time to rate us on Apple or Spotify, which will help others to find us more easily.To get in touch with your feedback, thoughts and ideas, please email theorganpodcast@rco.org.uk