This is what every church needs. Thank you for making this great investment for sacred clasdical music, which will pay off for many generations to come.
I happened to live in Oxford during the installation of the Dobson organ at Merton College where I often attended Evensong. I can assure all who might chance on this comment that the sound of that organ entirely took over my listening and has become the organ of choice for me to hear and occasionally revisit. The sound is so distinctive as to be, can one say this?, unique. Wonderful clarity, breadth and depth ... one can go on but I shall not. Sydney, leave alone St James's, is in for a treat.
All that was required was an organ to accompany the Choir & Congregation.A 3 Million treat on top of a 30 year old re-build for $100,000 ..........and will the "man-in-the-street" ( at Mass) appreciate its dulcet tones ? I suspect this beautiful organ was the desired "child" of Organists and Female Choir members. Considering the size of the room the unused choir organ at St. Marys could have provided more accompanying sweetness ...if it was for sale.. But it does not have the modern "gadgets" that beguile the organist. .............But it is "fait accompli".Lets ask the average man at Mass, can you hear $3 Million worth ? !Chris.
Here in Philadelphia in the USA, we are proud to have Dobson op 76, which is the largest mechanical action concert hall organ in the world. The instrument is located in the Kimmel Center, home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Philadelphians are now treated to the non-liturgical repertoire of the organ.
So wonderful! God bless the leaders of St. James for having a world class vision.
Truly a fantastic builder you have chosen!
Cant wait to hear it
This is what every church needs. Thank you for making this great investment for sacred clasdical music, which will pay off for many generations to come.
Spot on. Getting tired of guitars and tambourines.
I happened to live in Oxford during the installation of the Dobson organ at Merton College where I often attended Evensong. I can assure all who might chance on this comment that the sound of that organ entirely took over my listening and has become the organ of choice for me to hear and occasionally revisit. The sound is so distinctive as to be, can one say this?, unique. Wonderful clarity, breadth and depth ... one can go on but I shall not. Sydney, leave alone St James's, is in for a treat.
All that was required was an organ to accompany the Choir & Congregation.A 3 Million treat on top of a 30 year old re-build for $100,000 ..........and will the "man-in-the-street" ( at Mass) appreciate its dulcet tones ? I suspect this beautiful organ was the desired "child" of Organists and Female Choir members. Considering the size of the room the unused choir organ at St. Marys could have provided more accompanying sweetness ...if it was for sale.. But it does not have the modern "gadgets" that beguile the organist. .............But it is "fait accompli".Lets ask the average man at Mass, can you hear $3 Million worth ? !Chris.
I can hardly put my excitement into words
Here in Philadelphia in the USA, we are proud to have Dobson op 76, which is the largest mechanical action concert hall organ in the world. The instrument is located in the Kimmel Center, home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Philadelphians are now treated to the non-liturgical repertoire of the organ.
Magnífico, espetacular! Brasil
what is the name of this piece? I really like it!
Your recent viDAeos are good. With some strategic eDiting, they have the potential to aTtract a wider audiencE and generte more engagement.
It would have been nice if a link had been provided to the specification (stop list) of this organ.
Google “Dobson Op. 99.” I tried to post the link but TH-cam won’t let me.
Whst is the piece being played?
Where is St. James located?
King Street, Sydney, AU