ArtsNational lecture – SITTING ONE DAY AT THE ORGAN

Presented by Dr Brett McKern, an organist, composer, choir director lecturer, music teacher, and consultant on music and music education.

Pipe organs have existed in some form for over two millennia, and have greatly developed into one of the most complicated machines made by humankind. How do they work, how are they played, and what do they sound like? Moreover, organs are intrinsically linked to the buildings in which they are found. To what fascinating venues has an organist been afforded access? A lecture-recital, some short performances on a portable digital organ will be interspersed with description, discussion and insights into the ‘King of Instruments’.

Tickets $30

Students: free