Database Manager on August 7th, 2017:
Joseph Casavant-s sons completely rebuilt the organ in 1892 as a 52-stop instrument over 3 manuals and pedal. The instrument used an electro-pneumatic action which represented a new summit for the Casavant firm. The main section of the organ is located in the rear gallery while a second organ, a 17-stop choir organ over 3 manuals and pedal, is located in two arches over the sanctuary and is known as the Sanctuary Organ. Both organs are played from the console in the rear gallery.<br>
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From the very beginning, the organ case was divided into two sections in order to show the magnificent stained-glass window. Originally the console was attached to the left organ case.<br>
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New stops were added in 1917. A more modern console was installed in 1940 when a major rebuild was undertaken and, in 1975, a revision of the electric action was carried out. (Cathedral website)
Database Manager on May 7th, 2017:
Identified through information in Casavant documents, courtesy of Simon Couture. Rebuilt as Op. 1647.
Database Manager on May 22nd, 2014:
New console and tonal changes in 1917 as Casavant Op. 715; rebuild, tonal changes and new console in 1940 as Casavant Op. 1647; rebuild and tonal changes in 1998 by Guilbaut-Therien.