Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be interested
in this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...roms_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...roms_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.



Interesting, its a pity though they don't show any pictures of the 9,999
pipes. Did you see that excellent tour on TV about the renovation with a
look at the pipe 'levels', very impressive.

In article , Mike Gilmour
writes

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...il/29/proms_or
gan.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.



Interesting, its a pity though they don't show any pictures of the 9,999
pipes. Did you see that excellent tour on TV about the renovation with a
look at the pipe 'levels', very impressive.






It sounded very impressive during Prom 4 on Monday night though there
wasn't a lot of it!...
--
Tony Sayer

"Mike Gilmour" wrote in message
...

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...roms_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.



Interesting, its a pity though they don't show any pictures of the 9,999
pipes. Did you see that excellent tour on TV about the renovation with a
look at the pipe 'levels', very impressive.



No, I haven't seen a lot of telly lately and what I have seen has been utter
****e - whatever happened to 'paid' actors/entertainers.....???

(Recording the proms and significant films to DVD and that's about all...)

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre..._april/29/prom
s_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.

It certainly looks like an impressive piece of kit. In our neck of the
woods, our local Town Hall Organ has been restored and you might be
interested in this link
http://www.cityofdunedin.com/organ/history.htm

for the very interesting background - especially its use at Wembley for the
1924 Exhibition - before being shipped to NZ.

"Mike Coatham" wrote in message
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"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre..._april/29/prom
s_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.

It certainly looks like an impressive piece of kit. In our neck of the
woods, our local Town Hall Organ has been restored and you might be
interested in this link
http://www.cityofdunedin.com/organ/history.htm

for the very interesting background - especially its use at Wembley for
the
1924 Exhibition - before being shipped to NZ.


That's an impressive-looking bit of kit and what a history!!

Have you actually heard it yourself?

"Keith G" wrote in message
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"Mike Coatham" wrote in message
...

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:




http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre..._april/29/prom
s_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page 2.

It certainly looks like an impressive piece of kit. In our neck of the
woods, our local Town Hall Organ has been restored and you might be
interested in this link
http://www.cityofdunedin.com/organ/history.htm

for the very interesting background - especially its use at Wembley for
the
1924 Exhibition - before being shipped to NZ.


That's an impressive-looking bit of kit and what a history!!

Have you actually heard it yourself?

You betcha I've heard it .. many times.... Recently, one of the local
University of Otago lecturers - Kemp English gave a stunning 2 hr concert
promoting a new CD he has released which features 'Norma' (as the organ is
affectionately known in these parts). A link for this CD is
http://www.roadkill.com/MDB/album.phtml/24964
And yes, I just had to buy the CD - and support local industry you know .
The acoustics in our Town Hall are excellent - it has a reputation as being
one of the best in the world and international musicians just love the
place. You can literallly hear a pin drop from anywhere in the auditorium.
The CD comes with a delightful note........"Please note that as this is a
wide dynamic range recording you may need to adjust your volume control
accordingly"
In other words - set the volume for a reasonable level for the quiet bits &
fasten your seatbelt for the rest .
There's nothing quite like listening to organ music at the same levels as
heard 'live' to get the adrenalin pumping.

Mike Coatham wrote:

You betcha I've heard it .. many times.... Recently, one of the
local University of Otago lecturers - Kemp English gave a stunning 2
hr concert promoting a new CD he has released which features 'Norma'
(as the organ is affectionately known in these parts).

Mr and Mrs Spipes and their daughter Norma...



--
The presence of this sig indicates that I'm under the influence of
excess alcohol. Until I'm sober enough to remember to switch this sig
file off, please treat the above as merely drunken ranting and treat it
with the contempt it probably deserves.

I apologise in advance for any offence caused :-)

"Stimpy" wrote in message
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Mike Coatham wrote:

You betcha I've heard it .. many times.... Recently, one of the
local University of Otago lecturers - Kemp English gave a stunning 2
hr concert promoting a new CD he has released which features 'Norma'
(as the organ is affectionately known in these parts).

Mr and Mrs Spipes and their daughter Norma...

:-)
Which radio show was that?






--
The presence of this sig indicates that I'm under the influence of
excess alcohol. Until I'm sober enough to remember to switch this sig
file off, please treat the above as merely drunken ranting and treat it
with the contempt it probably deserves.

I apologise in advance for any offence caused :-)

"Mike Coatham" wrote in message
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"Keith G" wrote in message
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"Mike Coatham" wrote in message
...

"Keith G" wrote in message
...
Those of you interested in the newly-restored RAH organ might be
interested
in this:





http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre..._april/29/prom
s_organ.pdf

(I hope that doesn't wrap -otherwise cut & paste).

There's notice of one or two *excellent* forthcoming pieces on page
2.

It certainly looks like an impressive piece of kit. In our neck of the
woods, our local Town Hall Organ has been restored and you might be
interested in this link
http://www.cityofdunedin.com/organ/history.htm

for the very interesting background - especially its use at Wembley
for
the
1924 Exhibition - before being shipped to NZ.


That's an impressive-looking bit of kit and what a history!!

Have you actually heard it yourself?

You betcha I've heard it .. many times.... Recently, one of the
local
University of Otago lecturers - Kemp English gave a stunning 2 hr concert
promoting a new CD he has released which features 'Norma' (as the organ is
affectionately known in these parts). A link for this CD is
http://www.roadkill.com/MDB/album.phtml/24964


Looks very interesting - some very popular pieces there!


And yes, I just had to buy the CD - and support local industry you know .
The acoustics in our Town Hall are excellent - it has a reputation as
being
one of the best in the world and international musicians just love the
place. You can literallly hear a pin drop from anywhere in the auditorium.
The CD comes with a delightful note........"Please note that as this is a
wide dynamic range recording you may need to adjust your volume control
accordingly"
In other words - set the volume for a reasonable level for the quiet bits
&
fasten your seatbelt for the rest .

:-)


There's nothing quite like listening to organ music at the same levels as
heard 'live' to get the adrenalin pumping.


OK, I'm nor sure about 'live level' in the house, but at 'listening room
equivalent' level, I *totally* agree!

In fact, all 'organ' music from the very biggest organs/churches etc. down
to little harmoniums (ia?) is OK in my book! As is fairground 'steam organ'
music and even bagpipes in the right setting - piper on the ramparts kinda
thing, not to mention massed, marching bands.....!!!