From Renaissance to Expressionist – the RCO’s study trip to Denmark
On return from the recent RCO study trip to Denmark, Andrew Horton (who is Joint Director of Music at St Peter's Winchcombe, near Cheltenham) was asked by members of his congregation if continental organs sounded different to British ones. Having had the opportunity to play on 7 organs in Denmark in 3 days, his answer had to be 'yes'. 'The organs are bold and clear, with trumpets that colour rather than dominate the sound – perfect for leading a large congregation singing a Lutheran chorale and for showing off the organist’s skill improvising on the hymn tune,' he said. 'Several…