Name: The King of Instruments, ep. 159 - February 17, 2019 - Varied Variations by Organ Media Foundation
Duration: 1 h
Description: The tonal opportunities of the organ offer, perhaps more than any other musical instrument, the most enormous incentive to composers to be unique and creative in this style. For this episode we are going to explore a broad Variety of Variations. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/02/17/.

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

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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 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 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/.

The King of Instruments ep. 298 - February 23, 2025 - St. Thomas Choir School

The tonal opportunities of the organ offer, perhaps more than any other musical instrument, the most enormous incentive to composers to be unique and creative in this style. For this episode we are going to explore a broad Variety of Variations. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2019/02/17/.

The King of Instruments, ep. 159 - February 17, 2019 - Varied Variations

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