The King of Instruments - St Albans International Organ Festival
Lucy Winkett joins organists taking part in the St Albans Festival to celebrate the impact of the pipe organ for both performer and listener. From St Peter’s Church, St Albans.
Coming from the 33rd St Albans International Organ Festival, Lucy Winkett joins organ competitors and performers at St Peter’s Church, St Albans, to explore the history and impact the pipe organ has had in leading and accompanying church music across the centuries.
The choir of St Peter’s Church will be performing music by composer and organist Peter Hurford, the founder of the St Albans International Festival, and there will be a live organ improvisation from French organist Jean-Baptiste Robin. Lucy will also be talking to one of the UK’s leading concert organists – Margaret Philipps, who will explain how she was drawn to the rich soundscape created the pipe organ.
The service is introduced by the vicar of St Peter’s – Mark Dearnley.
Director of Music: Nick Robinson
Organist: Alex Flood
Producer: Mark O’Brien
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- Sun 6 Jul 2025 08:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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