Emery Brothers
2021
Originally Austin Organ Co. (Opus 73, 1903)
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
23 S. 38th St.
Philadelphia, PA, US
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CONSOLES
Builder: Reuter Organ Co.
Position: Movable Console
Design: Traditional Without Cover
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal7 Divisions46 Stops82 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Actionâ Crescendoâ Sequencerâ Combination Thumb Piston(s)â Combination Toe Piston(s)â Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)â Sforzando Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Computerized/Digital
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
Formerly known as the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Saviour, it was built in 1855, renovated in 1898, and rebuilt in the year 1906, after an April 16, 1902 fire. In 1992 it became the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Jeff Scofield on March 25th, 2021:
The project includes: Removal of the existing instrument and all constituent partsâ˘Installation of a restored and expanded 1936 MĂśller Organ (Opus 6425) in the Chancel organ chambers, with additionsâ˘Installation of a new two-manual Nave Organ, comprised of the best of the remaining original 1903 Austin pipework, pipework from MĂśller Opus 6512, and other suitable vintage pipework, all restored and placed on new windchestsâ˘Nave organ installed in existing Gallery chambersâ˘A new, movable four-manual console in the Sanctuaryâ˘Existing Gallery console rebuilt and retainedâ˘
Related Instrument Entries: Austin Organ Co. (Opus 73, 1903)
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