Episode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in Scotland
Description
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 closure. We talk to Chris Bragg, from Sowne of Organe, who is leading a team campaigning to save many of Scotland's most historic organs by highlighting the value of their cultural and social heritage.
https://sowneoforgane.com/
Anna Lapwood reflects on her rise to fame and the role social media plays in introducing the organ to new audiences. She explains why playing film music has made her fall in love with the organ all over again, and how she deals with criticism and prejudice.
https://annalapwood.co.uk/
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