Famous Organists: Marie-Claire Alain
Photo By RadioFrance Grace and Grandeur: The Enduring Brilliance of Marie-Claire Alain In the next installment of our Famous Organists blog series, we will be taking a look at the incredible Marie-Claire Alain. A Family of Organists Born on August 10, 1926, near Paris, Marie-Claire Alain was raised in a gifted family of organists and […]
Pulling Out All Of The Stops
When someone says they’re “pulling out all the stops,” it means they’re giving everything they have, no holding back, no reserves. But this vivid phrase didn’t start in sports, business, or casual conversation. Its roots lie in the world of music, specifically in the grand tradition of the pipe organ. What Does “Pulling Out All […]
The Church Organ In Film
While many organists think of the instrument in the context of great performance halls or church settings, the average listener often associates the church organ with film. Movies have played a major role in shaping how audiences understand the organ, using its dramatic, powerful voice to convey tension, mystery, and fear. Although the cinematic history […]
The Wanamaker Organ
The pipe organ is referred to the King of Instruments for many reasons, and size is, of course, one of them. Pipe Organs are well known for their grandiose size and incredible range of tones and voices. While many organs fill entire churches or concert halls, one instrument stands above the rest. The Wanamaker Organ […]
The World’s Oldest Playable Church Organ
Sthullen | CC BY-SA 3.0 Church organs have enriched worship services for centuries, filling sacred spaces with powerful and inspiring music. However, few people realize that the oldest playable church organ still in use today dates back to the 15th century. Nestled in the picturesque town of Sion, Switzerland, the organ at Valère Basilica holds […]
Updating Your Pipe Organ
Updating Your Pipe Organ Viscount Organs has been making premium-quality organs for more than a century. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves to be innovators in the field of the digital organ. We offer our incredible hybrid organs to those who are looking to update their existing pipe or church organs. But when is the […]
Famous Organists: Charles-Marie Widor
The church organ has a long and storied history, going back for hundreds of years. During that time, countless accomplished musicians have sat at the bench and played stirring music of all kinds for innumerable audiences. But during the tenure of this King of Instruments, there have been some musicians that have stood out as […]
Famous Organists: Ethel Smith
Famous Organists: Ethel Smith For over 100 years, Viscount Organs has been producing organs of unparalleled quality. In that time, countless musicians have sat behind the pedals and keys of our organs and played everything from timid first notes to entire concertos. We’re glad that we’ve been a part of the music community for so […]
Famous Organists: Marcel Dupré
Viscount Organs has been around for a while, over a century in fact. During that time, we’ve seen countless players perform masterpieces on our fine organs. We believe that even a novice player is an accomplished musician, as playing the organ is an impressive feat in-and-of-itself. But throughout the long and storied history of the […]
Top 6 Organ Rock Tracks | Best Rock Songs with Organ
Rock music is filled with electrifying guitar riffs and pounding drum beats, but one instrument often steals the show in unexpected ways: it’s the organ. The organ isn’t limited to classical music or churches. It has been a driving force behind some of the most legendary rock tracks ever recorded. From soulful blues riffs to […]