1903 Murray Harris Organ - Bisbee, Arizona

Dr. Homer A. Ferguson III plays "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele" by Sigfrid Karg-Elert on the 1903 Murray Harris organ located in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Bisbee, Arizona. This organ is original to the church, being only the 2nd pipe organ ever installed in the state of Arizona. The organ was electrified in 1948 and enlarged in 1970; however, all of the original pipework and chests are still playing. Only the original pipework was used in this recording, including the beautiful 8' Oboe at the end of the piece. This organ is a true historic treasure as it is the oldest pipe organ, in its original location, in the state of Arizona, installed at a time when Arizona was a territory and miners filled the pews.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Bisbee
• organ
• AZ
• Covenant
• Presbyterian
• 1903
• Murray
• Harris
• Homer
• Ferguson
• music
• Karg-Elert

[organista3]

Thanks for the nice comments. It really is a beautiful organ!

[pipedog]

Thanks for the sharing this beautiful piece especially on this fine instrument. The sweet sound of this flute is so appropriate to the piece. In addition, the flowers at the end were a bright and thoughtful surprise.

Well done!

[vasyuey]

great organ;)

[accousticdecay]

Very nice music, plus great history get 5 stars.