Famous Organists: Jean Langlais
Jean Langlais Famous Organists: Jean Langlais Hi there! Welcome back to our favorite blog series on famous organists! We appreciate the interest and readership of these blogs. It’s truly inspiring to know that people are interested in learning about the amazing lives of the people who made the pipe organ what it is today. Today, […]
Famous Organists: Eugène Gigout
Eugène Gigout | mixtur.ch Famous Organists: Eugène Gigout In this episode of our Famous Organists Blog Series, we explore the life and legacy of Eugène Gigout, a renowned organist, composer, and influential educator. At Viscount Organs, we are dedicated to everything related to the pipe organ. From crafting innovative and elegant instruments to honoring the […]
The Life of Pierre Cochereau: A Legendary French Organist
Pierre Cochereau | orgues-chartres.org Pierre Cochereau transformed 20th-century organ music with his exceptional improvisational skills and influential tenure at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He captivated audiences with his spontaneous compositions, blending classical tradition with bold innovation. His groundbreaking techniques and imaginative interpretations redefined organ performance, setting a new standard for musicians around the world. […]
Famous Organists: César Franck
César Franck | Painting by Jeanne Rongier The Life and Legacy of César Franck, Master of Sacred Sound Our next feature in the Famous Organists of History series highlights César Franck, a Belgian-born organist and composer whose remarkable journey shaped organ music forever. Franck’s talent, discipline, and innovation produced masterpieces that remain central to organist […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to Do When You Can’t Practice
If you are an organ enthusiast like the team here at Viscount Organs, you know how difficult it can be to go even a short time without practicing. In fact, many of our clients practice daily to stay sharp and maintain their technique. Still, there are moments when practice simply is not possible. Whether you […]
How to Perfect Your Pedal Technique
How to Perfect Your Pedal Technique on the Organ If you play the organ—whether a pipe organ or a digital organ—you know how essential pedal technique is for producing beautiful music. Yet, many organists neglect pedal scales in their daily practice because they are unsure how to approach them efficiently. This is a mistake! Practicing […]
Top Organ Pieces
Top Organ Pieces When it comes to finding a challenging organ piece to play, there are so many that are covered regularly. However, what are some of the top pieces, and what is it that makes them so great? Today, we’ve compiled some of our favorite organ works for you to learn to play on […]