The British organ building firm of Henry Willis & Sons is one of the oldest active in the world today.  Originally founded by Henry Willis in 1845, they have been in continuous operation with more than 2,500 organs to their credit. Today we’re going to hear six of the firm’s instruments including some of their most famous installations. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2017/02/05


The King of Instruments, ep. 53 - February 5, 2017 - Organs of Henry Willis

The marriage of brass instruments and organ is truly a glorious union. Today we're playing a variety of works that combine the organ, brass instruments, and in some cases, percussion. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstrument.show/2019/02/24/

The King of Instruments, ep. 160 - February 24, 2019 - Bring on the Brass

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 contemporaries. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/21/.

The King of Instruments, ep. 328 - September 21, 2025 - Boëllmann, Gigout, & Friends

This week we explore organs built by the Italian organ-building firm Fratelli Ruffatti. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/09/28/.

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