The Organ and Its Masters: An Account of the Organists of Former Days, As Well As Some of the Prominent Virtuosi of the Present, With a Brief Sketch of the Development of Organ Construction is written by Henry C. Lahee, American author and musician. Historically the use of the organ was limited to laity and the compositions were primarily sacred. Lahee emphasizes the modern shift towards demand for organ music in the secular tradition and the recent surge in secular organ composition, making this book a much-needed exploration of the past, present and future of the organ. The primary focus of the text is to serve as a thorough biography of noted organists throughout the tradition, from early to modern times; the secondary focus of the book is to provide information on the evolution of organ building and organ playing over the past few centuries. Lahee's passion for the organ as an instrument suited to both secular and sacred works is evident on every page. A very thorough resource, this book supplies readers interested in organs and music with a wellspring of knowledge on the history and use of organs. Henry C. Lahee's book The Organ and Its Masters: An Account of the Organists of Former Days, As Well As Some of the Prominent Virtuosi of the Present, With a Brief Sketch of the Development of Organ Construction is a great addition to the library of any musician. This book gives an in-depth view on the evolution of the organ and shines light on the present-day uses of this instrument. This book is a great read for any student of music, history, or an organist of any level of musical ability. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.