Organ of St. Sulpice - Paris - Daniel Roth

[polsterj]

As long as Daniel is organist, there's nothing going to be replaced. But he's about 60 now, I'm a bit scared of what's going to happen after him.

[matmilne]

it's a historic organ so naturally changes will be difficult, as they should be, this is widor's organ afterall.

but you can hardly expect it to stay the same forever, mechanisms break and have to be replaced over time, so changes are inevitable.

hopefully whoever's next won't turn it into a computer, or a box of cheap imitative medieval tin whistles.

and i think, some additions to the organ wouldn't be out of order, as long as the current stops are left in place.

[polsterj]

Of course anytime some parts will have to be replaced, but you will never have to change the sound, the console or the Barker machine, like it was done in Notre-Dame.

By the way, what would you add?

[tjugofyra]

Maybe S-V C-C takes over. She would definutely not change anything on the organ!

[polsterj]

You're right, Choplin would be a good (probably the best) descision!

[menschmaschine5]

The organists are all employed by the country of France, not by their churches. Likewise, the organs are all owned by the country of France (except for Notre Dame which is owned by the City of Paris, although I may have that mixed up). As such, the Titulaire has little say about what happens to the organ, meaning St. Sulpice will probably remain in original condition regardless of who the Titulaire is.

[polsterj]

@menschmaschine5

Interesting. Here in Germany the organist has a lot to say, and organs and churches are owned by the Parish. The disadvantage is that he can more or less do what he wants. The advantage is, that the organist knows his instrument best.

[menschmaschine5]

Yeah, it's the same way here in the US (pretty obviously). There are advantages and disadvantages to each system (since in France, organ design is decided by committee, which could potentially lead to problems/unfocused instruments, but having one person in control of the instrument subjects them to the taste of that person, however good or bad said taste may be).

[organ1029]

What is he playing here?

[cromorne]

And it's amazing to think it was built by Cavaille-Coll in 1862. Almost 146 years old and still working perfectly!

[GrandeChoeur]

St. Sulpice is a marvelous instrument!

[Airbornne]

I agree.