AHSS: Chris Bragg – Tensions in Visual Organ Design in 19th-Century UK

22nd Jan, 2026
St Andrew’s West Church and Renfield Centre, Glasgow, and On-Line

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.
 
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