A fascinating and interesting exchange between two very intelligent nd cultivated gentlemen.
Did Mister Mander get a maintenance contract afterwards?
He constructed a magnificent 'based on a French Romantic' organ in St Ignatius Lyola Church in New York. 68 stops and mechanical action if me memory serves.
I consulted him once for a new instrument n a French renaissance double case. 15 years later, the authorities have still not approved a project! So sad.
I've actually installed 2 new 32 foot reeds, but I've never seen a 64 foot. I'd like to tune a 64 foot reed at least once--to an 8 principal too!!
Did I also hear (for a century old organ) "those cotton ties are original"? Incredible!! When I see those hooded reeds I feel this urge to get the old tuning knife out.
Not the only organ with a true 64ft, try looking up Atlantic City Hall Organ. Also whilst the Sydney organ has a 64ft rank we may never hear it again as they have said it is not to be played for structural considerations (of the building).
wow! incredible!
MrKeys57 1 year ago
A fascinating and interesting exchange between two very intelligent nd cultivated gentlemen.
Did Mister Mander get a maintenance contract afterwards?
He constructed a magnificent 'based on a French Romantic' organ in St Ignatius Lyola Church in New York. 68 stops and mechanical action if me memory serves.
I consulted him once for a new instrument n a French renaissance double case. 15 years later, the authorities have still not approved a project! So sad.
1401JSC 2 years ago
Did I hear "that's a 64 foot" ?
I've actually installed 2 new 32 foot reeds, but I've never seen a 64 foot. I'd like to tune a 64 foot reed at least once--to an 8 principal too!!
Did I also hear (for a century old organ) "those cotton ties are original"? Incredible!! When I see those hooded reeds I feel this urge to get the old tuning knife out.
gondolacrescent5 2 years ago 2
Yep, the Sydney Gran Organ has the longest pipes of any organ.
CorvetteCoonass 2 years ago
Not the only organ with a true 64ft, try looking up Atlantic City Hall Organ. Also whilst the Sydney organ has a 64ft rank we may never hear it again as they have said it is not to be played for structural considerations (of the building).
audiolab1962 1 year ago
Amazing, even a kitchen sink in there too!
biggestelk 3 years ago
...that was incredible. Thanks so much!
willowthebored 3 years ago
amazing
clarkviola 3 years ago 2
This was a fascinating and unique experience!!!Thanks for posting.
margyoseven 3 years ago