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The King of Instruments

Organ Media Foundation
Organ Music
Johann Sebastian Bach
Mander Organs Limited
Saint-Eustache
American Organ Music
Baroque Music
Louis Vierne
Max Reger
Paris
Jean Langlais
André Marchal
Joseph Bonnet
Vanden Heuvel
Leipzig
Germany
Dobson Pipe Organ Builders
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame
Organ Performance
Pipe Organ

Podcast by Organ Media Foundation

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19th-century Paris was an incubator for brilliant musicians. Léon Boëllmann and his teacher Eugène Gigout should certainly be numbered in that august group, so today we’re going to hear music by Boëllmann and Gigout and some of their Parisian contemp... more

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This episode celebrates the life and career of organist Marilyn Keiser. All of the works in this week's show were performed by her. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/14/.

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Edwin H Lemare was the most highly paid organist of his day as well as a prolific transcriber of orchestral music for the organ. This week we'll hear some of Edwin Lemare’s original compositions, a few transcriptions, as well as a taste of Lemare’s o... more

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This week we hear music by American composers. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/08/31/.

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This week we hear the music of two composers, both who have birthdays on August 24. Find complete information on this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/24/.

This week we hear from composers all whose names start with the letter A. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/17/.

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We're back with another hour of organs built by members of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingonfinstruments.show/2025/08/10/.

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This week we listen to organs built by members of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Find complete information about this episode at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/08/03/.

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Paul Jacobs
Current chair of the organ department at Juilliard, appointed at age 26.
Juilliard School
Episode: The King of Instruments, ep. 299 - March 2, 2025 - Just Juilliard
Chelsea Chen
Concert organist and composer, travels internationally.
Independent
Episode: The King of Instruments, ep. 299 - March 2, 2025 - Just Juilliard
Cameron Carpenter
Known for his technical skill and unique style.
Independent
Episode: The King of Instruments, ep. 299 - March 2, 2025 - Just Juilliard
Greg Zellick
Principal organist of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Juilliard graduate.
Madison Symphony Orchestra
Episode: The King of Instruments, ep. 299 - March 2, 2025 - Just Juilliard
John Weaver
Former chair of the organ department at Juilliard and a significant figure in organ music.
Independent
Episode: The King of Instruments, ep. 299 - March 2, 2025 - Just Juilliard
Marc-André Doran
Alumnus of the McGill University organ department
McGill University
Episode: The King of Instruments ep. 292 - January 12, 2025 - Mighty McGill
Hans Ola Ericsson
Former professor at McGill University and organist
McGill University
Episode: The King of Instruments ep. 292 - January 12, 2025 - Mighty McGill
Isabel Demers
Associate professor of organ at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: The King of Instruments ep. 292 - January 12, 2025 - Mighty McGill
Dr. Jens Kondorfer
Associate Professor of Organ at Baylor University, alumnus of McGill
Baylor University
Episode: The King of Instruments ep. 292 - January 12, 2025 - Mighty McGill

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Mark Schultz
Host and co-host across multiple episodes, providing commentary and insights on various topics related to organ music and its history.
Bill Stein
Co-host alongside Mark Schultz, contributing to the discussions on the intricacies of organ music and various notable composers.

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