Find your ‘bon gout’ on Newcastle University’s new Aubertin organ

Part of the recent £26m restoration of the historic Armstrong Building at Newcastle University was the installation of an organ by Bernard Aubertin in the King’s Hall, one of only three Aubertin instruments in the UK.  You are invited to play this instrument on Saturday 27th July, in an RCO class on music of the French Classical era – organists at all playing levels are welcome to attend.

Meet two special organs this summer at St Laurence, Ludlow

St Laurence’s Church in Ludlow currently houses two very different organs – their own fine Snetzler organ, and also the Wetheringsett organ, one of the two Tudor organs of the Early English Organ Project managed by the RCO. On Saturday 20th July this year organ enthusiasts have the chance to hear and learn more about both these instruments, with the opportunity to play them at the end of the day.

Exotic resonances: the organ music of Francis Grier

‘Francis Grier’s remarkably individual music combines influences from diverse traditions with the experiences of a fascinating career inspired by some of Britain’s most distinguished organists,’ says Tom Winpenny, in this article which summarises Grier’s career as Cathedral organist, leading chamber musician, and composer. Winpenny discusses how Grier’s organ writing is often inspired by the experience […]