A Hymn to the Organ
Elizabeth Alker with a late-night, Unclassified celebration of what鈥檚 been described as the world鈥檚 first synth - the organ.
According to virtuoso James McVinnie, the organ鈥檚 beautifully rich, sustained tones and the malleability of its frequencies makes it the world鈥檚 first synthesiser. For Mozart, it was simply 鈥榯he king of instruments鈥�. In this special edition of Unclassified, Elizabeth Alker presents work from players and composers exploring the meditative power, versatility and also the experimental possibilities of the organ, including McVinnie, Kali Malone, Sarah Davachi and Mia Windsor.
Produced by Geoff Bird
A Reduced Listening production for 大象传媒 Radio 3
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James McVinnie
North Star
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Claire M Singer
Above And Below
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Ellen Arkbro
Sounds While Waiting
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脕ine O鈥橠wyer
ghostyard
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Kali Malone
Sacrificial Code
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Kit Downes & Aidan O鈥橰ourke
When I was a boy we knew of the white man but we seldom saw him
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Sarah Davachi
For Organ
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Mia Windsor
this is a place where I can sit comfortably
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Mia Windsor
Malum Opus
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Maria W Horn
Stramonium (for choir organ)
Broadcasts
- Sun 7 Jul 2024 23:30大象传媒 Radio 3
- Sun 29 Dec 2024 23:30大象传媒 Radio 3
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