Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast

Conversations about all things organ playing. Dr. Vidas Pinkevicius and Dr. Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk about organ practice, technique, registration, performance, improvisation, harmony, music theory and other aspects which make up Total Organist.

Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Secrets of Organ Playing, with 944 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Perfect Organ Playing Can Still Be Boring (SOPP792)

  Aug 24, 202624 min

  In this episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of what makes an organ performance truly memorable. Have you ever attended a concert that was technically flawless but left you feeling cold? Or perhaps one with a few mistakes that stayed with you for decades? We share our personal experiences—from the moving performances of Professor Leopoldas Digrys to the "gray and dull" recitals that technically had nothing wrong with them. We discuss the importance of artistic "spark," registration choices, the energy of live performances, and knowing when it's better to cancel a recital than to deliver a "sloppy" job. Join us as we explore the balance between technical perfection and artistic soul in organ playing.

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  Light vs. Heavy: Which Organ Action Is Best? (SOPP791)

  Aug 12, 202632 min

  In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast (SOPP791), Aušra and I dive into the technical and physical challenges of organ keyboard actions. Inspired by a comment from Dan about the notoriously light touch on Rogers organs, we share our personal experiences with everything from heavy tracker actions to the frustrating "latency" found in some pneumatic and virtual instruments. We also recount some of our "nightmare" performance stories from churches across Lithuania, including a memorable (and challenging) recital where the accidental keys played deeper than the naturals!

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  Do You Need to Play the Melody when Accompanying Gregorian Chant? (SOPP790)

  Aug 5, 202622 min

  In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast, Vidas and Aušra dive into a listener question from James about accompanying Gregorian chant. They explore whether it's better to double the melody or keep the accompaniment simple and unobtrusive.They discuss different traditions, including the style at Fontgombault Abbey, the importance of text in chant, and how to handle congregational singing vs. a schola. Whether you're a novice or an experienced organist, you'll find insights on harmonization, modal coloring, and leading your congregation.

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  How to Deal with Arrogant Organists (SOPP789)

  Jul 29, 202626 min

  Have you ever met organists who seem to look down on everybody else, who take others for granted as if you only serve their purpose. Today Ausra and I will discuss how to deal with arrogant organists. Hope you will enjoy it!

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  Is Having an Independent Pedal Necessary for Practicing Bach's Trio Sonatas (SOPP788)

  Jul 21, 202622 min

  Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 788! Today's question was sent by Nicolo and he writes: Dear Vidas, I'm an avid listener of your podcast and always enjoy the conversations that you and Ausra have. I'm a beginner located in Colorado (USA) looking to invest in a small practice organ like this residence organ that Bedient makes. I think you know this builder well, so I wanted to get your opinion on this configuration as a practice instrument. Is having an independent pedal necessary for practicing trio sonatas? This organ requires the pedals to be coupled with one of the manuals. Also, are manual couplers useful in a practice instrument or not strictly necessary if one accepts the limited tonal palette? Thank you, Nicolo Hope you will enjoy our conversation!

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