New Pipe Organ Sounds Echo of Age of Bach

[johnastovall]

"The ceremonial pipe organ of the 18th century was the Formula One racer of its time, a masterpiece of human ingenuity so elegant in its outward appearance that a casual observer could only guess at the complexity that lay within..."

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[Big Dog]

I have mixed feelings about these period instruments. In a university setting, it does give the students opportunities to hear things they might not otherwise; and contributes to their understanding of performance practice. But in a church, they can be limiting. The Episcopal (Anglican) liturgy has very little in common with the German baroque, as beautiful as both are in their own rights.

[djroga]

Nice organ, check out the one being installed at IUB, Jacobs School of Music at

Organ Department: School of Music: Indiana University

Jacobs is one of the top music schools in the country.