![]() ![]() It also sounded beautifully in tune, and regulated - no surprise there, Andy Scott (Harrison & Harrison's Head Voicer) is a genius. Part of the re-configuration has meant that the organ is slightly higher, and the extreme bass pipes are not shielded by woodwork as they were in the earlier incarnation, this seems to have added to a fullness of sound in the lower and middle registers. I thought that it came across as richer and fuller. As I'm sure is well-known, the physical internal arrangements of the organ had to be completely re-configured to allow for an enlarged orchestral platform, and the instrument then had to be re-voiced for the new acoustic situation - hence the huge cost.Īt the moment I can only comment on the sound of the instrument as broadcast by the BBC. ! An astonishing 60,000 donors have contributed to the necessary funds in addition to the Heritage Lottery to make this all possible. Ardcarp - I'm delighted that the refurbished organ in the RFH is getting so much publicity - so it should! It was nothing short of a scandal that it wasn't done at the same time as the hall had its refurbishment - there is the makings of a book there. ![]()
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