National Carillon Canberra~Open Day

Open Day I had the pleasure to go in to the National Carillon and listen to them play the Clavier
Country: Australia • Region: Canberra (ACT) Located on Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin, the National Carillon was a gift from the British Government to the people of Australia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Capital. Queen Elizabeth II accepted the National Carillon on behalf of Australians on 26 April 1970.
John Douglas Gordon after whom the Aspen Island footbridge is now named played the inaugural recital. With 53 bronze bells the National Carillon is large by world standards. The pitch of the bells ranges chromatically through four and a half octaves. The bells each weigh between seven kilograms and six tonnes. Cast in England by John Taylor & Co. they are fine examples of the art of bell founding.

The National Carillon tower rises to a height of 50 metres, allowing the music of the bells to drift across Lake Burley Griffin and through Kings and Commonwealth Parks. The tower is lit at night, providing a magnificent landmark in the National Capital. Recitals are performed throughout the year by local and visiting carillonists. All styles of music are represented, from arrangements of popular songs to compositions specially written for the Carillon.

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[moomay11649]

Wonderful video Dee.

[DeeFromAussie]

Thanks Moo keep smiling hugs Dee

[PatongTed]

This is so very cool Dee! Thanks for sharing this learning experience with me! Great decription to accompany this wonderful video.

Peace to You!

~Ted

[DeeFromAussie]

Ted thanks a bunch happy days hugs Dee

[PerthLedger]

Awesome sums it up Dee

[DeeFromAussie]

Big Hugs little bro......

[WistfulnessLonging]

" Open House London. "

Hello,Canberra; in London there is an anual open day for all buildings in the city.

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Perhaps you can arrange with some folk in canberra to start one up in that city; the folk who run the London open house day (a charity) could open one in Canberra, I suppose.

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A great idea to see inside buildings normally closed to the general public.

[AuntieKeiko]

NIce Video

[4DRY4N]

Great vid, 5* A.D. :))

[CDmagz]

Dee we think this video is really beautiful

Thank you love

Hugs from

Natasha and Ellen x

[shbenvic]

Wow, should the carillon be played by the fists?

[DeeFromAussie]

Thanks kindly hugs Dee