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The Finest Concert Organ in Europe

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

The story of ' Father ' Willis's greatest masterpiece, the organ at Alexandra Palace in North London, spans nearly a century of Anglo-Saxon attitudes to music. Once described as ' the finest concert organ in Europe,' this immense instrument is partially dismantled and damaged. But some believe it could and should be saved. Speakers include YEHUDI MENUHIN
DR GEORGE THALBEN-BALL HENRY WILLIS IV
SIR HUGH CASSON , IVAN BARWELL and HORRIE BERESFORD
Presented and produced by LAWRIE JOHN
(A revised version of the programme broadcast in 1970)

Contributors

Unknown:
Yehudi Menuhin
Unknown:
Dr George Thalben-Ball
Unknown:
Henry Willis
Unknown:
Sir Hugh Casson
Unknown:
Horrie Beresford
Produced By:
Lawrie John
Source: Radio Times

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