The Organist Encores

Week 313 - Clayhall for Chris

It's star organist time and we are happy to present for the first time Chris Powell! For the next 30 minutes we will take you back in time as we re-create a live broadcast with audience in the cavernous acoustics of St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall complete with the fine Ex-Ritz Nuneaton Compton as Chris presents music from the golden age of the cinema organ!

Week 312 - From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Whirling the Empress again

On this week's show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and throws spotlight on the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Wurlitzer with tracks featuring the organ during its time both in the Ballroom and in the BBC Playhouse Theatre, Manchester.

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.