Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

[Guest]

Hi,

I am wondering if any of you have a favourite cathedral organ in the UK(eihter from playing or listening). I have always liked St Pauls, London organ and I have heard that Blackburn Cathedral organ is very good also.

Any opinions?

[mikecala]

Re: Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

By far, my favorite is the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral organ. Ian Tracy has several excellent CD's. The combination of the Willis/Harrison & Harrison 250 or so ranks along with the superb acoustic of the Cathedral are just marvelous.
Mike

[Guest]

Re: Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

Yes I've played Blackburn too, both before and after the rebuild and I agree it was enhanced. One of the most exciting organs I've played or heard.

[soundboarddude]

Re: Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

Nice to meet you Aaron!

Some day I'll have to travel some more and play some famous organs. I have heard that they are just marvelous to play!

[Guest]

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I have played on Southwark Cathedral organ a few years ago and at All Souls, Langham Place, but my favourite organ from what I have heard about it is Norwich Cathedral. I soooooooo want to have a go at it.

[Guest]

Re: Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

I only played one organ in england ,at st margaret lothbury,london.
a nice instrument (pneomatic) from 1803. (see adress below).
good sound and acustics:)
http://www.xs4all.nl/~twomusic/conce...argaretII.html

[Guest]

Re: Favourite UK Cathedral Organ

>are also expensive to buy. Hope to visit Europe some day. <
well I thing sooner or later digital organs will be manufactured in india or china wich will make them 15 times cheaper:)