Alistair McEwan

Many thanks for this link. As DW would say - stupendous ! A

Many thanks for updating the information on these two fine organs. I was fortunate to have regular access to the Lewis organ whilst a schoolboy in Dumfries many years ago. A

Looks nice and sounds delightful. A fine instrument IMHO !! A

Nice one Pierre ! A

Perhaps simply "Wo zum Teufel ist der Lift Ingenieur?"

I agree. Perhaps the reed is being donated by an enthusiastic VIP. A nightmare for the engraver in any case - tiny print or a very large drawstop. A

The console does indeed look very H&H and not a typical Klais style (if there is such a thing).More pictures are likely in the new year once the scaffolding has been removed. A

According to the Cathedral website, voicing is presently in progress and the Inaugural Concert will take place on 16th May 2010 given by Benjamin Saunders. There is also a small picture of the handsome 4 manual console. A

Well said David. A

NPOR states R&C at the 2008 rebuild - not surprising really ! I regularly play for services (nothing demanding required) on 3 instruments with Straight & Flat, Straight & Concave and R&C respectively. I find the Straight & Concave the most comfortable of the 3 but a lot depends on the dimensions. A

Update for Fanfare Trumpet enthusiasts: H&H will add the bottom octave in 2011/12 ! A

New to me also. Llamarada: (Spanish) sudden blaze, flare-up, outburst. Lots of fiery reeds I guess. A

Thanks Ben for more splendid photographs Just 19 weeks to go ! A

Lack of space could have been the reason, however, having played this organ many years ago, I suspect the reason was to remove the temptation of coupling to pedals and manuals as one can do with a full compass solo reed ! A

That's showbusiness folks. Rodgers have promoted their products in this fashion over a long period, simply updating as necessary! Clearly designed to appeal to the general public rather than the liturgical organist. Good luck with the kazoos. A

Mr and Mrs Phant and their awfully loud son Ollie Mr and Mrs Gamba and their daughter Belle Mr and Mrs Tina and their sweet daughter Dulce Mr and Mrs Harmonique and their stunning daughter Cor and finally Mr and Mrs Flote and their son Travers

Tucked away on the Cathedral website is the specification which reveals the extended ranks on the Pedal Organ as follows: Open Wood 32,16,8 Bourdon 16,8 Principal 8,4 Trombone 32,16 Bombarde 16.8 No surprises there !

Anglican Cathedral organs without 32' reeds. Examples not mentioned elsewhere: Chelmsford, Leicester and Oxford.

Excellent pictures Ben, much appreciated. Alistair

The Great Organ is to be located in the north choir, so perhaps the West Great will occupy the west facing case in the north choir aisle - though hardly an ideal position. We shall see next Easter all being well ! A

The popular song "Isn't she lovely" can be downloaded from musicnotes.com for a modest cost and in a key of your choice! The "she" refers to a baby girl rather than a bride however the punters are unlikely to complain. Have fun. A

Born in 1941 one would hope so ! A

A most appropriate response IMHO. A

Well said Vox. Great credit to the organ which coped wonderfully with the many demands made upon it. A