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#21
Quote from: flared_ophicleide on April 04, 2012, 01:47:58 AM
It's possible that the organ at St. Paul's Valletta is featured on the above CD?  By the looks of the dome, this could be the 15 second.

David Wells is the one restoring the big Willis.  He's been the curator for years now.  I put it to you that you were referring to L'pool Cath.?

St Pauls Valletta is the Anglican cathedral - no dome, but still a good acoustic and I'm sure I saw David Wells name mentioned in connection with the restoration.

The 15 second reverb, is most likely Mosta Dome
#22
Thinking about St Paul's Cathedral  - St Paul's Cathedral Valletta is worth a play. I wonder how the organ appeal is going? I recall that the work was going to David Wells
#23
I've played a few organs in Gozo - they left a lot to be desired.

The largest church on the island, St John's Xewkija doesn't have a pipe organ. A great shame considering the acoustics of the building.
#24
I recall reading part of an interview with David Flood the gist of which was that he hoped to have the main organ returned to 4m and returned to a more Willis sound, and to construct a new 4m to accompany services in the nave.

Work on the organ was supposed to be included in the multi-million fund raising drive currently going on
#25
Organs in danger / Re: Church closing in kent
February 29, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: AnOrganCornucopia on February 29, 2012, 12:26:57 AM

Resultant basses rarely work well if they use one rank quinted on itself - how good/bad is this example?
The bottom octave is not too good under soft combinations, but works quite well under pining full organ
#26
Organs in danger / Re: Church closing in kent
February 28, 2012, 10:43:59 AM
Quote from: thatminidotcom on February 28, 2012, 10:26:13 AM
I would love the Double Trumpet to complete the spec of our organ  ;D

Keep in touch - may be able to work something out. It's mitred full length
#27
Organs in danger / Re: Church closing in kent
February 28, 2012, 10:41:09 AM
Quote from: AnOrganCornucopia on February 28, 2012, 01:57:47 AM
I presume the 32ft is a resultant?

  what are its origins pre-1973?

The 32 is taken from the Bourdon rank, quinted in the bottom octave.

I dont know the precise origins of all the pipe work. It has been alleged that most of the Sw pipework came from the demolished Congregational Church in Ashford ( maker unknown to me), and that the Gt came from the former organ in this church - possibly a Norman and Beard.

Roger Greenstead at Browne's may have records that confirm the origins.

The organ is far more versatile than perhaps the specs would suggest. Having heard the likes of Allan Wicks, Anne Marsden-Thomas, David Flood et al give recitals I would venture to say that there is very little that the organ cannot cope with. And, of course, it performs it primary duty, leading congregational singing, with gusto.

Robin
#28
Organs in danger / Church closing in kent
February 27, 2012, 10:46:53 AM
My church is due to close in June this year. We need to find a new home for the organ. Details here http://www.npor.org.uk/cgi-bin/Rsearch.cgi?Fn=Rsearch&rec_index=D03036

If anyone can help or has any questions, please get in contact

Thanks

Rob