Archives for June 2014

Ken Cowan is widely regarded as one of the finest organists in the United States today. Mr. Cowan has an active organ recital schedule and has numerous recordings out on CD and iTunes.

I began learning the organ whilst I was a chorister at York Minster, studying under John Scott Whiteley. I had played the piano from a young age, so it was probably inevitable that I became fascinated by the organ music I heard every day.

Ken Cowan is one of the leading organist in the world today. He is a true virtuoso of the organ, down to earth and a pleasure to work with.

This is an audio interview with Professor Thomas Murray, University Organist and Professor of Music at Yale University, where he talks about his life as a musician.

“in the Gigue Fugue the tune comes three times in the hands and when I hit the feet….” These words spoken by Virgil Fox are known by many around the world today. Virgil Fox was and is a great influence to many in the organ world.