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Marking another centenary: Sir Walter Parratt and his association with Stanford

Marking another centenary: Sir Walter Parratt and his association with Stanford

What does a destroyed organ mean?

What does a destroyed organ mean?

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Thematic alteration in Bach’s organ pedal parts

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Publishing organ music in Grand siècle France – a few notes

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Working Webinars: Performing under pressure

Franz Schmidt and two of his Viennese students: Susi Jeans and Friedrich Mihatsch

Franz Schmidt and two of his Viennese students: Susi Jeans and Friedrich Mihatsch

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Choral Accompaniment at the Organ: Viennese Masses

RCO Journal Volume 17, 2024

RCO Journal Volume 17, 2024

Playing Byrd: Re-imagining approaches to the performance of the keyboard music of William Byrd

Playing Byrd: Re-imagining approaches to the performance of the keyboard music of William Byrd

Improv Shorts with Stephane Mottoul – 4. The Classical French Suite

Improv Shorts with Stephane Mottoul – 4. The Classical French Suite

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The RCO Summer Course – two weeks, twelve years apart

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A diploma presentation for blind organist Robert Hoare

A diploma presentation for blind organist Robert Hoare

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