The Organ Podcast
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
The Organ Podcast
Episode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in Scotland
In this episode, Mark O'Brien is joined by organ builder David Wood as they engage in some organ archaeology whilst exploring an abandoned organ in an old monastery chapel in Staffordshire.
https://www.woodofhuddersfield.com/
https://npor.org.uk/survey/D02316
A crisis is facing the pipe organ in Scotland as hundreds of churches are earmarked for closure. We talk to Chris Bragg, from Sowne of Organe, who is leading a team campaigning to save many of Scotland's most historic organs by highlighting the value of their cultural and social heritage.
https://sowneoforgane.com/
Anna Lapwood reflects on her rise to fame and the role social media plays in introducing the organ to new audiences. She explains why playing film music has made her fall in love with the organ all over again, and how she deals with criticism and prejudice.
https://annalapwood.co.uk/
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