The Royal Albert Hall’s Grand Organ (described by its builder as The Voice of Jupiter) is the second largest pipe organ in the United Kingdom.
It was originally built by Henry “Father” Willis and most recently rebuilt by Mander Organs. It has 147 stops and, since the 2004 restoration, 9,999 pipes.
The films in this playlist explore the instrument, its soundscapes, and its extraordinary inner workings.
Watch Anna Lapwood as she's given a tour of the inside of the organ curator at The Royal Albert Hall.
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Join Anna Lapwood on her tour of the inside of the organ at The Royal Albert Hall.
Organist Richard Hills demonstrates the Royal Albert Hall’s Grand Organ, featuring 9,999 pipes and 147 stops, from delicate woodwinds to powerful pedal brass.
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Organist Richard Hills demonstrates the Royal Albert Hall’s Grand Organ, featuring 9,999 pipes and 147 stops, from delicate woodwinds to powerful pedal brass.
