What a miracle this instrument has survived, given its long and interesting history. That the instrument survived its trip through Atlantic gales and then delivery under threat from the Confederate forces alone is miraculous. Mr. Searles purchase, his creating a beautiful hall safe behind massive foundations and Herter Brothers casework together combine with E. M. Skinner and G. Donald Harrison 's "contributions" helped our country and Boston save a working piece of art. Thanks to the Trustees who see it through its years of service so the common man can enjoy it as much as the artists who play it.
Walcker, Ladegast, Vogler, and others from the German Romantic organ tradition made many free-reed stops. It was they who invented free-reeds. The (arguably) first romantic-style pipe organ at Ulm Munster by Walcker included a free-reed 32' Bombarde. Almost no organs made in America have free reed pedal stops.
Wait im confused,when i looked at the front the organ i saw no wooden pipes. Does this mean that the two singular pipes on either end of the facade are actually wooden and not metal ?
Sadly, G. Donald Harrison and Aeolian Skinner took what was a fine German Romantic organ and turned it into a screamer in favor of the Neo-Baroque craze. Fortunately, many of these changes were reversed and though some of the original Walcker remains, the organ is much different than what it once was.
it was the inspiration for the Mormon Tabernacle Organ
"That was an amazing instrument," you said. And it still is and always will be! Excellent video Mark!
That instrument is a treasure. Thanks for the crawl. I never knew you could have a free reed in a 32' stop!
A picture of this organ in an encyclopedia Britannica inspired my interests in pipe organs.
This is so very interesting. Best I've seen of this type of video.
So nice that you included a recital by the organist of Phillips Andover Academy!
What a miracle this instrument has survived, given its long and interesting history. That the instrument survived its trip through Atlantic gales and then delivery under threat from the Confederate forces alone is miraculous. Mr. Searles purchase, his creating a beautiful hall safe behind massive foundations and Herter Brothers casework together combine with E. M. Skinner and G. Donald Harrison 's "contributions" helped our country and Boston save a working piece of art. Thanks to the Trustees who see it through its years of service so the common man can enjoy it as much as the artists who play it.
The 32’ Bombarde is a free reed? I have never heard of that being done before.
Walcker, Ladegast, Vogler, and others from the German Romantic organ tradition made many free-reed stops. It was they who invented free-reeds. The (arguably) first romantic-style pipe organ at Ulm Munster by Walcker included a free-reed 32' Bombarde. Almost no organs made in America have free reed pedal stops.
Is the contra bombarded like a 32 foot trumpet or trombone Reed stop
Such a pity the original console isn't used anymore
Wait im confused,when i looked at the front the organ i saw no wooden pipes. Does this mean that the two singular pipes on either end of the facade are actually wooden and not metal ?
The center five pipes are dummies as well as both of the end towers which are tin moulded around a wooden frame.
Sadly, G. Donald Harrison and Aeolian Skinner took what was a fine German Romantic organ and turned it into a screamer in favor of the Neo-Baroque craze. Fortunately, many of these changes were reversed and though some of the original Walcker remains, the organ is much different than what it once was.
is anybody watching this in 2020 for your teacher?
Some of the facade pipes are fake unfortunately 😐😑😔