IMOH, the great problem with some small organs is, not surprisingly, lack of variety. These are some of the deficiencies I often find: One 16′ pedal stop – usually a garden variety Bourdon. It’s not big enough for full organ, too big for quiet combinations, and usually has very little in its timbre […]
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“Out of the dim daylight, out of the dim silence broken by the chanting of a choir in response to the thunder of the organ, a veil is woven for God, and the brightness of His attributes shines through it.” Honore de Balzac Last week, I attended a funeral. Some funerals are more shocking […]
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