Episode 310 – Bournemouth by the Sea

On this week’s show Damon Cox throws spotlight on the fine 4 manual Compton organ in the Pavilion, Bournemouth which this year celebrated its 90th Birthday. Installed in 1929 the Compton is a historic example of the early work of the John Compton Organ company. The Compton is still used for regular lunchtime concerts making it one of the more used organs in the UK

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Happy Days Are Here AgainRobert WolfePavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
Private Recordings2016
By The SeaDonald MacKenziePavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
CPS Studios (PAVILI006)2005
Cry Me A RiverMichael MainePavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
CPS Studios (PAVILI006)2005
The Pied PiperNigel OgdenPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
BKT (BKT 003)1988
Moonlight In VermontNigel OgdenPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
BKT (BKT 003)1988
The Storm At SeaAaron HawthornePavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
TOEnc Recordings2019

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