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The article offers information on the Early Music Young Ensemble Competition which was held during the London International Exhibition of Early Music 2018 in London, England.

The article explores needed preparation and the experience of playing the circa 1560 Ebert organ in Innsbruck, Austria's Hofkirche. Topics discussed include the history of the Renaissance organ made by Jörg Ebert as well as its restoration projects and factors to consider when choosing a program for a Renaissance organ including techniques to achieve the intended sound of some pieces.

The article offers information on Toulouse les Orgues, an organ festival held in the city of Toulouse in France from October 9-20, 2013. It discusses the festival's opening recital which featured a performance by singers Françoise Masset and Jean-Christophe Clair accompanied by organist, Pascal Marsault. It describes other events in the festival including a midday recital on the organ of Toulouse's Saint-Etienne Cathedral and an evening concert at the church of Saint-Pierre des Cuisines.

The article compares the works of German organ builders Gottfried Silbermann and his pupil Zacharias Hildebrandt. It discusses the professional background and career highlights of Silbermann and Hildebrandt. It also provides the specifications of some of their most notable works including Silbermann's 1721 Rötha Georgenkirche and Silbermann's 1723 Störmthal.

The article presents the author's insights on his experience at the 85th Bachfest Leipzig festival in Leipzig, Germany from June 11-20, 2010. The author says that the event held trips for several types of organs including the 1737 Silbermann, Pontitz, and the 1746 Hildebrandt organ. He adds that the festival also features the "Angel Fighter" oratorio by composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle and performance by singers and musicians such as Ullrich Böhme and Andreas Scholl.

The article reviews the concert by John Scott using the renovated 1735 Bridge organ at the Christ Church in Spitalfields, England.

The article reviews the music release "Dupré Organ Works," by Marcel Dupré.

The article reviews the music release "Camille Saint-Saëns, Organ Works," Vol 2, by Andrew-John Smith.