Dr Albert Schweitzer playing Festival Hall organ, London

Oct. 10, 1955 - Dr. Albert Schweitzer plays the festival hall organ. Dr. Albert Schweitzer who renounced fame and fortune as a musician 43 years ago - and who is on a visit to London - went to the Royal festival Hall yesterday - where he tried out the festival organ which he said She is magnificent - she is beautiful'. Dr. Schweitzer goes to the palace this morning to recenter the Honorary order of Merit from the queen. Dr. Schweitzer was hailed as the world's greatest organist forty years ago - and gave it up to found a laper colony at lamburene and has dedicated his whole life to the great cause. photo shows Dr. Albert Schweitzer plays the organ at the Royal festival hall

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