Organs, liturgy, and spaces at Lincoln Cathedral before 1702

Magnus Williamson recounts the archival and archeological detective work that has taken place at Lincoln Cathedral, in conjunction with the Byrd quatercentenary.  By bringing the building in line with post-Restoration practice in 1702, the Dean and Chapter also ended a spatial arrangement which had once generated the rich pre-Reformation tradtions of organs and voices in ‘alternatim’.  The characteristics of the building, and their musical implications, are probed in detail.

The RCO launches The Organ Podcast

The Royal College of Organists has launched a new podcast dedicated to the world of the organ, organists and organ music. The Organ Podcast is a fortnightly show for organists and organ enthusiasts alike, and will also appeal to those who are simply curious and want to know more about this unique instrument and its music.  

RCO News January 2024

The College’s bi-annual magazine for members contains features, details of forthcoming events and courses, and general news and views from the RCO.

RCO News June 2023

The College’s bi-annual magazine for members contains features, details of forthcoming events and courses, and general news and views from the RCO.