Tensions in visual organ design in the 19th-century UK

Explore 19th-century UK organ design with Chris Bragg of Sowne of Organe. This lecture examines the Oxford Movement's influence, evolving aesthetics, decorated pipes, and shifting liturgical demands. Explore how these changes have shaped organ building and continue to influence modern conservation efforts, striking a balance between historical integrity and contemporary performance and architectural contexts.

AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series

£6 online/in-person | £2 students | £25 for 5 lecture bundle

• All of our events are hybrid with options to attend either in-person or online via Zoom.
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• Event recordings are available to all ticket holders for 3 weeks after the event, and links will be emailed 48 hours after the programme ends.