The Organist Encores

By Damon CoxMusic Music History

The Organist Encores episodes

November 07, 2019 Week 311 - London Suite
On this week's show Damon Cox throws spotlight on some of the great music written about parts of London.
We take a two day trip, starting Down The Mall, then up to Berkley Square (where that famous nightingale sang), then down to Mayfair just in time for midnight. As the sun rises we travel from Covent Garden to Westminster and land up in Knightsbridge - where we are in town tonight!
32 min
October 31, 2019 Week 310 - Bournemouth by the Sea
On this week's show Damon Cox throws spotlight on the fine 4 manual Compton organ in the Pavilion, Bournemouth which this year celebrated its 90th Birthday. Installed in 1929 the Compton is a historic example of the early work of the John Compton Organ company. The Compton is still used for regular lunchtime concerts making it one of the more used organs in the UK
47 min
October 24, 2019 Week 309 - Down the Hatch!
On this week's show John Leeming is back in his loft with a selection of gems from the past. So pour yourself a glass of your favourite organic drink as we say down the (loft) hatch!
34 min
October 17, 2019 Week 308 - Conversation with Keith Beckingham
On this weeks show Damon travels to the Cotswalds to talk fantastic organist Keith Beckingham. Keith chats about his long career and music which combined with some music in between makes for an interesting show. If 30 minutes of Keith isn't good enough, you can watch the whole 57 minute interview (aka Sofa Social) on our YouTube channel!
35 min
October 10, 2019 Week 307 - From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Broadcast Memories
On this week's show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and pull out another eight tracks from the golden age of the broadcasting organist - Simple as that!
31 min
October 03, 2019 Week 306 - Not Gone And Not Forgotten
On this week's show Damon Cox presents another one of his famous sandwiches. This time we feature some of the transatlantic talent who are still very much with us, but sadly are no longer on the concert scene. Thankfully their music lives on with many excellent recordings!
37 min
September 26, 2019 Week 305 - Organically Inclusive
On this week's show John Leeming its taking a look at the mighty organ with Cornet, Piano, Band, Technics, Accordion, Yamaha and much more!
32 min
September 19, 2019 Week 304 - Magical Music from Mark
It's star organist time and we feature a long awaited return to our resident organist Mark Laflin. This time mark is playing the 3/15 Wurlitzer in the residence of Barry Earl, Leighton Buzzard. With a programme of contrasting music, sit back and listen to Mark at one with the Wurlitzer.
33 min
September 12, 2019 Week 303 - From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: A Self Portrait II
On this week's show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and pulls out a selection of tracks featuring himself at several organs in the UK & in Holland - Many of the recordings on this show feature instruments that have since moved on.
33 min
September 06, 2019 Week 302 - Hammond vs. Pipes (In a Sandwich)
On this week's show Damon Cox presents another one of his famous sandwiches. This time is Hammond organ vs theatre organ! With Examples of Wurlitzer, Kimball, Page and Compton plus four Hammond tracks, theres something for all.
37 min