Anna Lapwood explores the inside of the Royal Albert Hall organ

So many people don't realize the scope of space that large organs require. You can't just cram the pipes into a space without allowing room for the maintenance and tuning of every single pipe. The organ is often called "The King of Instruments" due to the complexity and magnitude of sound capable of such instruments. I am hoping to be able to attend a concert of Anna before my time on this earth expires.

I think it's hard to realise the scale of an organ normally, so this was quite eye opening. I mean, how many musical instruments have multiple ladders inside of them? And make a bass drum look like a tiny novelty addition, tucked away in a corner? It's no wonder they are structurally integrated into the building they inhabit.

One of the most fascinating videos i have ever seen, the sheer scale of the instrument is unbelievable.❤

Thank you for this glimpse inside the gem of the RAH. The YouTube algorithm must have figured out that I just sent off a comment about how wonderfully maintained and in-tune the organ sounded on one of your video clips, so it's great to get to "meet" Daniel and hear you both speak about the all-important work of prepping an organ like this for performances. Six hours on the unencl. reeds alone! That doesn't include the Choir and Solo orchestral reeds, or the Swell division, with its own amazing battery of chorus reeds (including Tubas), and the enclosed 32-foot Trombone! Flue tuning is altogether something else, with multiple compound stops (mixtures, etc.). That could be a week's worth of overnights right there.

WOW! A beautiful organ and a beautiful artiste and a beautiful video. Who could want more?

The beauty of these instruments is variety. You can have a pipe organ big enough for your house or one so big, it's an obstacle course to get to all the different parts. Works of art they are!

Thank you so much for showing us the magnificent piping of this organ. It is amazing!

That organ is one enormous unit.

It's a rare musician that can embark on a multi-story hike through the instrument they play.

This is totally amazing. I have gone on a few Organ crawls here in the states. This instrument that I’m just learning about is just incredible. I totally love it someday I’ll be able to hear it (bucket list). I need to get a passport first ha ha Anna I love your presentations and concerts, etc. is totally breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this. I totally appreciate it.

Incredible, fantastic, beautiful.

Just amazing all the pipes and tubes that allow the organ to function. What a wonderful behind the scenes tour.

This and where we saw you Anna just before this was a brilliant start to a brilliant concert. Very glad you did not fall over onto some of those pipes!

This footage is greatly appreciated. I've always wondered what the interior of the RAH organ looked like. I had seen many views of the Great division previously but that was it.

Thanks for the awesome tour!!!

Thank you for the tour.

Absolutely wonderful!

This is truly fascinating! Thanks for sharing this.

Absolutely fascinating ❤

Wonderful!! My favourite organ of all!! Do more tours inside!!