Work is now well under way putting the pipework back into our organ. As each rank of pipes is put back into the organ, each pipe is individually tuned, and adjusted to speak clearly and quickly, and at the correct…
Organ update – November 2014
Organ installation – week 2
At the end of week 2, much of the framework is up and it’s clear to see the front of the casework beginning to look as it did before, albeit about 2 feet further forward in order to accommodate additional…
Our Organ Returns! Day 1…
Finally, after being away for 10 months, our organ started to return today! The first job is to rebuild the main structure, beginning with the newly enlarged Swell on the right. The photos below show progress on day 1 (bearing…
Organ update – July 2014
Those of you reading this who are regular worshippers at St Stephen’s, I hope you have had a chance to look at the craftsmanship in the console which is now in the north transept. Work is still progressing and the…
Organ update – May 2014
The craftsmen at Brownes are continuing to work hard on our organ, and the photos below show how things are getting on. The console in particular is very close to being finished and will be brought to church in the…
Organ update – April 2014
As you’ll be able to see from the photographs below, the console is now very nearly finished – all that remain to do is the drawstops, which are being turned by hand, so will be unique for our organ, not…
Organ Update – early March 2014
I took the opportunity to visit Browne’s workshop again today to see how things were getting on; have a look at the photos below to see what’s been happening over the past couple of weeks!
Construction of the new organ console
Visiting Browne’s today, I had the opportunity to see how the new console was coming along. It is crafted out of solid oak and consequently should outlast all of us! There are, however, a couple of items that have been…
Gala Dinner in aid of the organ fund
Congratulations to Sophie and Mark for a wonderful Gala Dinner in aid of the organ fund. The menu had an Italian theme, with anti-pasta, Lasagne, profiteroles and Winter Berry Mess. The photos below give a ‘flavour’ of the evening.
Organ update – February 2014
I had the opportunity to visit Browne’s workshop again today to get an update on how things were progressing. You’ll be able to see a number of things from the pictures below, in particular: Repaired casework, free from any evidence…