Alistair McEwan

Ditto. Two recordings to treasure. Alistair

Interesting webcast. Many thanks ecnice A (Scotland - 1.05am and the bagpipes are now silent!!)

The Leicester Cathedral H&H Trombas (arguably worse than the King's specimens) may have been considered an integral part of that instrument but were wisely put in storage at the last rebuild and replaced by much more musical ranks of the same name. Can't see that happening at King's alas. A

Stick to your prog. MM - sounds very interesting. I hope to travel the 150 miles (sorry,not on foot!) to swell the crowd. A

How refreshing Roffensis - you are clearly a refined person of tender years! Reading the news (at any time of day) was not an activity for which she was well known. A

The independent Quint 10.2/3 rank in a scheme such as this is generally voiced to be used in conjunction with the Open Wood to create a more substantial 32' effect than the Sub Bourdon. A

Thankyou for the demo. Most helpful. A

Yes, until the Coffin restoration in 1993. No idea why name changed. A

York Minster - Violin Diapason unaltered, however Diapason Celeste formed from adjacent rank. Most effective too. A

I agree, this is not a "cop out". Improvisation, musically aware of the moment, can be most uplifting. The best does indeed come with putting it into practice. For those uncertain about their skills in this area - reach for Kevin Mayhew or similar.

Martin The new organ appears to have most of the pedal department in place and some Great pipework was in evidence on 21 August 2006. Renatus will re-commence erection of casework at the end of September. I would imagine the organ should be fully operational by early next year. Alistair