Hi!
Perhaps to some the name Dom Bedos might merely be a name in the midst of time and far flung reaches of memory. But following his tradition leads to exciting instruments. . . If you haven't come across this genre before, try
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSf7-4t_SWc
Need one say more . . . other than "How does this sound so amazing . . . ."
So this thread is here to explore this heritage, the organs, their construction and registration . . .
Best wishes
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It doesn't hurt that specific construction information exists in book form 8) I will have to dig around and find out if there are English language translations available.
I suspect Dom Bedos was the first organ builder who wrote and published a book on the subject of organ construction... I don't know of earlier texts which are as specific...
True there are few extant examples of original instruments but the project in Reiti, Italy certainly has its merits... not the least as a preservation through original reproduction concept.
Moreover, even "modern" instruments are influenced, if even only a couple divisions employ
"tonal similarity"... An example under construction in Texas of all places... http://www.sacredhearthouston.org/OPUS19/index.html (http://www.sacredhearthouston.org/OPUS19/index.html)
I have not had an opportunity to read the book by George Ashdown Audsley... I should see if the local library has a copy buried somewhere...
Organ Scholars reading this... Please correct my if I am wrong ;)
Eric
KB7DQH
Hi
Audsley is very opinionated - he was one of those people who thought he was right and everyone else was wrong. His books are an interesting read - but take what he says with a large pinch of salt! His "ideal" is a very large romantic organ, with everything under expression (some stops in double swell boxes). It's a concept that has little to do with "real" organ music (that's not intended to be derogatory to, e.g. Theatre Organ or Baroque or any other musical style - they all have their place).
Every Blessing
Tony
Quote from: KB7DQH on June 03, 2010, 04:00:07 PM
It doesn't hurt that specific construction information exists in book form 8) I will have to dig around and find out if there are English language translations available.
I would be interested to know this as well, as I didn't pay attention to the Lessons in French when I was at school ! I have both the Audsley Books and the diagrams are very good.
But are they worth the money ?