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The Organist Entertains

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Nigel Ogden presents a programme of popular organ recordings

Nigel Ogden presents a programme of popular organ recordings, including pipe and electronic organs

The Organist Entertains: Battle of the Organs

Battle of the Organs

19/02/2015

BBC Radio 2 - The Organist Entertains, Battle of the Organs

Nigel Ogden presents a four-organ spectacular from Chester Cathedral.

Nigel Ogden presents a four-organ spectacular from Chester Cathedral, performing alongside Philip Rushforth, Benjamin Chewter and Geoffrey Woollatt.

Chester Cathedral is the setting for a 4 organ spectacular. Nigel Ogden presents and performs alongside the Cathedral's music team of Philip Rushforth (Director of Music), Benjamin Chewter (Assistant Director of Music) and Geoffrey Woollatt (Assistant Organist). The programme combines individual and ensemble performances of popular classics and organ favourites. These include J.S. Bach's Toccatta and Fugue in D Minor, Berceuse from Faure's Dolly Suite, William Walton's Popular Song from Facade, Mars from Gustav Holst's The Planets Suite and the finale, an unforgettable 4 organ setting of Widor's famous Toccatta.

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