OmegaConsort Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I popped into Chichester Cathedral on my way home from a funeral today, and noticed an organ console, at the West End up high in the South Triforium.....Anyone know what that is about?? Best wishes Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coram Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I popped into Chichester Cathedral on my way home from a funeral today, and noticed an organ console, at the West End up high in the South Triforium.....Anyone know what that is about??Best wishes Richard To do with the Mander nave organ? I have seen a crane winching crates of papers etc up and down before, I suppose they might store the nave console out of the way. Isn't the whole thing on train tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 The previous Allen used to be at the west end after the pipe organ was reinstated. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaConsort Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 The previous Allen used to be at the west end after the pipe organ was reinstated. A Aha! That would be it - I now remember seeing loud speakers up there as well... The Mander nave console is further East on the North side (opposite the triforium pipes) on ground level. I didnt notice any train tracks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Morley Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Isn't the whole thing on train tracks? Oh, I do hope that it is...a synthesis of railway locomotive and pipe organ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsoff Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Oh, I do hope that it is...a synthesis of railway locomotive and pipe organ A bit like the 32' pipes in the "old" Worcester cathedral organ - the castellated tops remind me of the chimney of "Rocket"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Allsop Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 All still there - very much looking forward to hearing them again! Know what you mean about "rocket" though. I seem to remember them also being compared (not sure whether rudely or not) to a Mississippi Steamer funnel... I have to say I rather like them. A but like the 32' pipes in the "old" Worcester cathedral organ - the castellated tops remind me of the chimney of "Rocket"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsoff Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I certainly meant it kindly and should love to hear and feel their presence again! Ho hum, if my lottery numbers come up I'll sponsor them... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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