{"product_id":"bob-ralston-live-playing-a-theater-pipe-organ-2","title":"Bob Ralston Live! Playing A Theater Pipe Organ","description":"Bob Ralston Live! Playing Theater Pipe Organ DVD VIDEO MUSIC concert classic '08 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e SPOTOMA (Society For The Preservation Of Theater O \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2008 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBOB RALSTON LIVE! PLAYING A THEATER PIPE ORGAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Connecticut Valley Theater Organ Society Concert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Artist\u003cbr\u003eBob Ralston is one of the most popular organists currently on the American Theater Organ circuit. His talent was brought to national attention when he became a member of the Lawrence Welk Orchestra in 1963. During his 20 years of weekly TV shows with Welk, he was band organist, staff arranger, and piano soloist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the Welk TV show disbanded in 1982, reruns and \"specials\" continue to this day, and Bob Ralston and his family can often be seen on these nationally syndicated broadcasts. When Ralston is not touring, you can catch him every Sunday morning as the organist at Founder's Church in downtown Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Instrument\u003cbr\u003eThe organ is a 1927 Austin that was originally installed in the Allyn Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. At the time of its installation it consisted of 3 manuals and 12 ranks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1970s the Connecticut Valley Theater Organ Society saved the Austin from destruction when the Allyn Theatre was torn down to make room for the Hartford Civic Center. Installation began at the organ's new home at Shelton Auditorium in 1975 and was completed in 1985. Currently the organ has 17 ranks and can also satellite a baby grand piano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Program\u003cbr\u003eThis concert was taped \"live\" before an audience at Shelton Auditorium in Shelton, Connecticut, on September 28, 1991. Bob Ralston plays selections from many American music classics, including songs by Stephen Foster, an Italian medley, and an exciting piano solo. In addition, Ralston is accompanied by the audience for an old-fashioned sing-along.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SPOTOMA (Society For The Preservation Of Theater O","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51119882567958,"sku":"129983","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026317185446752scan_eeb6f6ae-2564-4328-b356-b4aaacd24fe7.jpg?v=1773956109","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/bob-ralston-live-playing-a-theater-pipe-organ-2","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}