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Zen and the art of organ building

Mahlon

New member
ah very nice, the organ is gods instrument, I mean that metaphorically =) heh apparently J.S. Bach was not only the GREatest organist but he was also a Master organ builder, or I think he was involved in restoring several organs
 

Contratrombone64

Admiral of Fugues
Bach wasn't an organ builder, he did, however know almost all that is needed to know about them, their workings and construction. He must have been fearful to be around if your new instrument was being put through its paces. He would start by pulling out all the stops and seeing if its lungs were up to the challenge (I paraphrase).

Of course in his day the blacksmith or other muscle bound neanderthal was responsible for the belows, hence Bach's pedal harpsichords.
 

methodistgirl

New member
I dont know where I can post this message, than I put it here, and no problem if you move it in another part

Just want to tell you what I have been at this place yesterday http://www.kloster-mariastein.ch/Orgel_Basilika.htm
and I heard this marvellous organ rebuilt from the Swiss organ factory Metzler in 1978.
What a beautiful instrument! It reminds me of a carrisale. Oh well I
can't spell the merry go round name.
judy tooley
 
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