JWAnderson Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Greetings all, I am starting to learn the Fantaisie in E flat by Saint-Saens, however the score indicates in the first section that the organ in theory should have three-manuals. Now whilst the organ that I practice on does have three manuals, unfortunately one of them (the Choir) is prepared for only... So my question is thus: Has anyone had any experience playing this piece on just two manuals and if so, was it effective? Many thanks, JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undamaris Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Can't say that I've ever attempted it on a two manual organ, but even though the Choir is prepared for, is the action working and can you couple the Swell down to it? I know registration wise and musically it's not ideal, but you get a pretty good idea of what to expect on a three manual organ just for learning and practice purposes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTT Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 No, the third manual is (literally) keys only. Try playing them and you will break your fingers as there is no travel on them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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