Beste National Records Of Scotland podcasts (2024)

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Episode 15 - A tour of Harrison & Harrison's workshop with Head Voicer Andy Scott - Katelyn Emerson talks about her concert career and musical approach to the organ 1:00:47

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In this episode, Harrison & Harrison Head Voicer and Managing Director, Andy Scott, takes Mark O'Brien on a tour round the workshop in Durham to highlight the importance of apprenticeships in sustaining the skill and craft of organ building. Andy also talks about his experience at Harrison's, having started as an apprentice himself, aged 16, before…

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Episode 14 - Music therapy and the pipe organ - The organ at the West London Synagogue 45:27

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In this episode, Mark O'Brien visits the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, where the recent restoration of a 1938 Robert Spurden Rutt pipe organ has opened the door to the instrument being used for therapeutic purposes and wellbeing. Mark talks to a Consultant Neurologist about the therapeutic qualities of music and the po…

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Episode 13 - Pipe Organ Rescue with Martin Renshaw and Pipe-up - Katherine Dienes Williams on pressures facing cathedral organists 47:15

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In this Episode, Mark O'Brien joins Martin Renshaw, from the organ charity, Pipe-up for Pipe Organs, as he and a team of volunteers remove an organ from a closed-down Baptist chapel in Hertfordshire. Mark also has a look around Martin's warehouse, where several historic organs are lying in storage, waiting for a new home in the UK - or about to be …

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Episode 12 - BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong at King's College Cambridge - Gordon Stewart demonstrates the J J Binns organ at Rochdale Town Hall 52:39

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a live broadcast of BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong from the chapel of King's College, Cambridge. We hear from the programme's Producer and Sound Supervisor, as well as from the Director of Music at King's - Daniel Hyde. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge BBC Sounds - Choral Evensong Gordon Stewart demo…

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Episode 11 - York Minster's Organ - RCO in State Schools - Wayne Marshall's Musical Life 1:02:43

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In this episode, Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster, gives a tour of the sounds and colours of the organ at York Minster. Following the major restoration undertaken by Harrison & Harrison from 2018 - 2021, Robert explains why they looked back to the golden era of Arthur Harrison and Sir Edward Bairstow for their tonal inspiration, and…

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Episode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in Scotland 1:07:08

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In this episode, Mark O'Brien is joined by organ builder David Wood as they engage in some organ archaeology whilst exploring an abandoned organ in an old monastery chapel in Staffordshire. https://www.woodofhuddersfield.com/ https://npor.org.uk/survey/D02316 A crisis is facing the pipe organ in Scotland as hundreds of churches are earmarked for cl…

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Episode 9 - The Wurlitzer at Blackpool Tower - Liverpool's St George's Hall Willis Organ - Discovering 17th Century Composer, John Lugge 1:08:14

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In this episode Phil Kelsall, organist at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, showcases the world famous Wurlitzer organ - and his own world famous playing technique! https://www.philkelsall.co.uk/ Ian Tracey talks about the history of the Henry Willis organ at Liverpool's St George's Hall. As a new appeal has been launched to help raise fund for its …

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Episode 8 - Richard McVeigh reflects on his YouTube success - William McVicker on the difficulties of organ advising - Anne Marsden Thomas looks back on her teaching career and challenges for women organists ... 1:00:43

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In this episode, Hauptwerk genius and YouTube star, Richard McVeigh talks about the rise of his channel 'Beauty in Sound' as a platform to live-stream hymns to a global audience, as well as recording some of the UK's finest pipe organs and organists. https://www.youtube.com/@beautyinsound/videos William McVicker gives a glimpse into his role as one…

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Episode 7 - David Briggs on his role at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, improvising and his transcriptions - Daniel Moult talks about the new organs for the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire ... 43:36

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In this episode, Daniel Moult, Head of Organ at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, demonstrates how a series of new, historically inspired organs that he's commissioned, will transform the musicianship of his students, not just from an authentic approach to early music but across the board in organ playing technique. He also talks about the career…

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Brown on hanging up his boots and what comes next 34:49

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Fraser Brown joins Tom and Andy to look back on his Scotland and Glasgow playing career and discuss what’s next for him in rugby.Door BBC Radio Scotland

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Horne on tennis, title hopes and scoring records 45:19

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George Horne joins Tom and Andy to discuss his tennis talents as a youngster, biding his time to become Glasgow’s number nine and his hopes for the URC run-in.Door BBC Radio Scotland

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Frustration for Scotland's Women in the Six Nations plus the weekend ahead in URC 40:31

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Tom English and Andy Burke look back on a poor Scotland performance against England in the Women's Six Nations and preview the weekend ahead in the United Rugby ChampionshipDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 6 - Liverpool Cathedral's new echo organ - Organic Metal and the pipe organ - Sir Andrew Parmley talks about his role as Chief Executive of the RCO 42:14

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In this episode we visit the largest cathedral organ in the UK to follow the organ builders from David Wells as they begin installing a new echo division to the main organ at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. As one of the largest cathedrals in the world, the building has its own micro climate which impacts the tuning of the organ. https://liverpoolc…

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland's toughest test plus Gilchrist 200 not out for Edinburgh 53:32

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Tom and Andy are joined by lock Grant Gilchrist ahead of his 200th cap for Edinburgh Rugby plus Scotland Internationalists Chloe Rollie and Leah Bartlett chat about their upcoming game against England in the Women's Six NationsDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Scotland in the Women's Six Nations: A look back on France and a look ahead to England 30:42

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Scotland prop Heather Lockhart and scrum half Jenny Maxwell join Thomas Duncan to discuss Scotland's upcoming game against England in the Women's Six Nations plus they look back on Scotland's performance against FranceDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Scotland in the Women's Six Nations: A lookback on Wales and a look ahead to France 30:40

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Scotland prop Heather Lockhart and scrum half Jenny Maxwell join Thomas Duncan to look ahead to Scotland's game against France, after they beat Wales in the Women's Six NationsDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Organ Register - Thomas Trotter talks repertoire and 40 years at Birmingham Town Hall 53:13

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In this episode we get a first look at the new Harrison & Harrison organ at the Guards' Chapel in London. Harrison's Head Voicer, Andy Scott, talks about the Harrison & Harrison sound while he demonstrates voicing the organ. https://www.harrisonorgans.com/ https://www.harrisonorgans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/London-Guards-Chapel-2023.pdf Andre…

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Scotland's Six Nations reviewed 50:13

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Tom and Andy look back on Scotland's Six Nations campaign plus we hear from the team's doctor James Robson as he steps down after 33 years in the roleDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Scotland in the Six Nations: Townsend’s Scots face date with destiny in Dublin 28:39

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Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s team selection to face Ireland in Dublin in their final Six Nations match.Door BBC Radio Scotland

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Can Scotland go out with a bang in Dublin in the Six Nations? 43:39

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Tom English and Andy Burke are joined by Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown to reflect on Scotland's defeat in Rome and the upcoming game against Ireland in DublinDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 4 - Improvising at the movies with Darius Battiwalla - The challenge of rebuilding Sheffield Cathedral's Choir - Blind organist David Liddle 47:31

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In this episode we hear Darius Battiwalla improvising to a 1920 silent horror film called 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. Sitting at the console of the 1972 Hradetzky organ at the Royal northern College of Music, Darius demonstrates some of the musical techniques he uses when improvising to silent films. http://www.dariusbattiwalla.com/ Tom Daggett, D…

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Townsend names team to face Italy in Rome 36:01

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Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s Scotland team selection to face Italy in Rome in the nation’s penultimate Six Nations matchDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Duncan Weir on THAT drop-goal as Scotland head back to Rome 42:01

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Scotland and Glasgow Warriors' fly half Duncan Weir joins Tom English and Andy Burke to look ahead to Scotland's fourth round match against Italy in Rome in the Six NationsDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 3 - Bristol Cathedral says 'Goodbye' to its Walker organ - Some extraordinary attitudes faced by women composers for the organ - Richard Gowers talks about his career 51:24

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In this episode we join Mark Lee, Director of Music at Bristol Cathedral, as he gives a quick demonstration of some of the distinctive 'Romantic' sounds of the 1907 Walker organ - just before it gets taken away for a major restoration by Harrison and Harrison. https://bristol-cathedral.co.uk/news/work-begins-on-our-organ-restoration-project/ Anne M…

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Brown on Calcutta Cup, bonus point worries and facing Italy 40:41

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Glasgow and Scotland hooker Fraser Brown hails a fourth Calcutta Cup victory and looks ahead to the next Six Nations match in RomeDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Six Nations: Can Scotland continue Calcutta Cup dominance? 29:19

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Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s team selected to face England at Murrayfield in the Calcutta CupDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Six Nations: 'Scotland happy to carry favourites tag in Calcutta Cup' 53:43

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Tom English and Andy Burke hear the thoughts of England's World Cup winning scrum half Matt Dawson ahead of the Calcutta CupDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 2 - 1688 Smith Organ at Auckland Castle - Lost Bairstow score - Martin Baker talks about life after Westminster Cathedral 53:07

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In this episode, Professor Magnus Williamson explores the sounds and history of the 1688 Smith organ in the private chapel at Aukland Castle, near Durham. Reflecting on the political and religious landscape of England during the 16th and 17th centuries, he reveals how close England came to abolishing church organs altogether. https://aucklandprojec…

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Scotland in the Six Nations - "Trygate" fallout continues 41:33

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Former Scotland rugby captain Rory Lawson joins Tom English and Andy Burke to dissect the continuing fallout from "Trygate"Door BBC Radio Scotland

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Scotland lose to France after controversial last-minute drama 37:44

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Reaction as Scotland are denied a last-minute try as France win a tense Six Nations match at MurrayfieldDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Six Nations: Can Scotland make it two from two? 35:05

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Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend's team selection ahead of Scotland facing France at Murrayfield in the Six NationsDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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Scotland prepare for France to be “a different beast” in the Six Nations 38:59

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Tom English, Andy Burke and France based Scottish rugby pundit Johnnie Beattie look forward to Scotland’s next game against France in the Six NationsDoor BBC Radio Scotland

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