It’s known as the king of instruments. And yes, it has power and majesty – but where does the pipe organ stand in contemporary music-making? And how much appeal does it have for contemporary audiences? David Hicken is a British-born keyboard player and composer – he started with the pipe organ, then focussed on the piano for many years, but he’s now come back to the organ. 

It&rsquo;s known as the king of instruments. And yes, it has power and majesty &ndash; but where does the pipe organ stand in contemporary music-making? And how much appeal does it have for contemporary audiences? David Hicken is a British-born keyboard player and composer &ndash; he started with the pipe organ, then focussed on the piano for many years, but he&rsquo;s now come back to the organ.&nbsp;

A selection of performances and interviews from 3MBS guests about the what, who and when of music and the arts in Melbourne.

A selection of performances and interviews from 3MBS guests about the what, who and when of music and the arts in Melbourne.

3MBS Interviews

Interviews with local and international artists. Find out what's happening in and around Melbourne and beyond.

Interviews with local and international artists. Find out what's happening in and around Melbourne and beyond.