Ok so I know I posted way too many pictures yesterday but I did save these last few of the organ for today because I thought it deserved to be shown without distraction.
The West Organ, one of three organs in the cathedral, was installed in 1993 with the final
piè
ce de résistance
the addition of a solo, horizontal
fanfare trumpet voiced in the French symphonic school and installed by the South Island Organ Co in April last year. I haven't heard them, something I hope to remedy in the not too distant future, but if they sound as good as they look I'm in for a real treat...and on that 'note' (I know, I know!), as it's getting to the point where we can actually leave messages for each other e.g. 'mum, can we have pasta for dinner tonight, love Aimee xx' in the dust on the furniture, I may have to do some 'Spring' cleaning, so I'll catch you in a day or two, in the meantime, happy week, take care and stay safe.....
Magnifique! Et ces trompettes m'interpellent.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing looking horizontal horns -- I don't think I've seen or at least noticed that on any of the large pipe organs that I've seen.
ReplyDeleteWow, never seen anything like this! French school, you say... C' est tres bien!
ReplyDeleteWow - I've not seen one like that before!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen such a beautiful organ, great pictures too, Grace!
ReplyDeleteEine Orgel mit Trompeten sehr schön.
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Noke
Terrific! - I can almost hear them! One of my favourite memories is chancing on an organ recital at St. Pauls Cathedral in London, yes, that St Pauls. Something no to be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine what it must feel like to be at the controls of such a massive musical beast. And it's not only the organ itself; the whole cathedral will vibrate and sing in response to the organists hand. Amazing!
ReplyDelete... and BALLS I bet. Play it loud!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is some musical instrument!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow! I would love to be able to hear that. I've never seen one with the fanfare trumpet before. The sound must be glorious!
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous Grace.
ReplyDeleteWow. It is beautiful. I hope you do go back to hear an organ concert.
ReplyDeleteA break, you say? My house is looking kind of gritty, too . . .
It's so pretty I can almost hear it.
ReplyDeleteI saw a sign recently that said" A clean house means there is a broken computer"
Hurry back to us!
Gorgeous organ! I used to play a pipe organ for church, but nothing so magnificent as this one! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteNow *that's* an organ! How beautiful and I can't even imagine what it would sound like! Happy house-cleaning break! (Well, happy when it's over anyway! :)))
ReplyDeleteThat top image either shouts out Hallelujah! or shows off enough artillery to repel any devilish attack.
ReplyDeleteoh MAN how cool!
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Week
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That is amazing indeed!
ReplyDeleteBet you can hear that from far away.
ReplyDeleteOkay....so I'm not into churches so much but I do love their huge organs. When a person plays those keys, it's like watching the Sound of Music and hearing "How do you solve a problem like Maaaaria!" That has got to be something to hear live.
ReplyDeleteOrgan music, along with tambourines, ought to be banned by law!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the criminal elements are good however.
When I visit a Church I'm always curious if there is one organ there. The music sounds magnificent, I really like it!your pictures are wonderful, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week dear friend,
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Léia
The pipes to the organ are very original.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique addition to the traditional pipe organ.
ReplyDeletei think a service in that church would be incredible .. that organ ... those horns .. what a great sound that must be
ReplyDeleteThat, as the angels say, is one hell of an organ! Never seen a pipe organ with horns! Beautiful, though!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lowell, and could not have said it better myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletepowerful instrument!
ReplyDeletegreat pictures!
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This organ is spectacular and I am impressed with those horns... I cannot imagine the glorious sound it makes!
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Genie
oh OH!
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This is unbelievable - I am speechless!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely awesome, Grace! And what wonderful captures! I too am amazed by those horns! Fantastic!!
ReplyDelete'Bonjour Grace!
ReplyDeleteI'm here imagining the music, the sound from this organ...it's a kind of inspiration moment, thanks so much for this idea!The organ is wonderful and your pictures are beautiful compositions, well done!
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Léia
The shot on top is just perfect! Well done, Grace.
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