King of Instruments

Hear from organist and composer Nathan Avakian (@nathan-avakian)and Brent Johnson, the organist for Third Baptist Church in St. Louis, about this evening's free Friday Pipes concert featuring Nathan. He'll perform a variety of pop music as well as the scores from some entries to the International Youth Silent Film Festival. For more information about the concert, visit fridaypipes.com.

Nathan Avakian Performs at Friday Pipes

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from September 3, 2023 and celebrates the return of the show to the airwaves. We also start a series about the Austrian composer and organist Anton Heiller.

King of Instruments ep. 221 Sep. 3, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from September 10, 2023 and explores the uniting of organ and voices. We also continue a series about the Austrian composer and organist Anton Heiller.

King of Instruments ep. 222 Sep. 10, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from September 17, 2023 and explores music for the approaching autumn season. We also continue a series about the Austrian composer and organist Anton Heiller.

King of Instruments ep. 223 Sep. 17, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from September 24, 2023 and explores some recent new releases of organ music. We also conclude a series about the Austrian composer and organist Anton Heiller.

King of Instruments ep. 224 Sep. 24, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from October 1, 2023 and celebrates the birthday of the Curtis Institute of Music. See full show details at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2023/10/01/

King of Instruments ep. 225 Oct. 1, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from October 22, 2023 and explores the music of organ virtuoso Virgil Fox as well as some other luminaries in his style.  We also continue our exploration of Concert Hall organs in America.  Complete information about everything in this episode can be found at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2023/10/22/.

King of Instruments ep. 228 Oct. 22, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from November 19, 2023 and explores music from James Hicks' Nordic Journey series on the Pro Organo label.  Complete information about everything in this episode can be found at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2023/11/19/.

King of Instruments ep. 232 Nov. 19, 2023

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from December 31, 2023 and is from a live New Year's celebration attended by several organists! Complete information about everything in this episode can be found at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2023/12/31/.

King of Instruments ep. 238 Dec. 31 2023 extended version - The Last One of the Year

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from January 14, 2024 and features music on organs built by the Silbermanns, their children and other builders influenced by them.  Everything in this episode can be found at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2024/01/14/.

King of Instruments ep. 240 Jan. 14, 2024 - That Silbermann Sound

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from February 11, 2024 and features music in celebration of the music of Charles Callahan who died Dec. 25, 2023.  Everything in this episode can be found at www.kingofinstruments.show/2024/02/11/.

King of Instruments ep. 244, Feb. 11, 2024 - In Memoriam Charlie Callahan

The King of Instruments is a weekly show about the music of the classical organ. This episode is from February 23, 2025. This week we explore the music and musicians associated with the Choir School of St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue, New York City. Find complete information about the program at www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/02/23/.

King of Instruments ep. 232 Nov. 19, 2023

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