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    I hear that the old Hope Jones/Hill/Harrison organ is being ripped out and scrapped. How do people feel about this?

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    That is one of the best organs in the UK! It looks so and sounds excellent, though I suppose they have loads and loads of organs in that cathedral anyway...

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      Yes, it is being replaced by a large Kenneth Tickell instrument. On the Tickell website, it says the contract has been signed between them and the authorities at Worcester Cathedral.

      I know one of the main donors financing this new instrument and is very happy to see the Cathedral furnished with a brand new organ as part of a wider musical project there to benefit generations to come.

      I am aware of a few dissenting voices concerning the state of the current instrument but the donor in question was adamant for the donation is to be spent on a NEW organ rather than for restoration of the existing hybrid instrument The authorities were happy to accept this generous donation.

      Personally, I am a little sad to see this instrument go. It does have some good characteristics but I reckon the new instrument will raise the profile of the music even further at this well-loved Cathedral. The provision of new organs at Worcester will improve the sound throughout the Cathedral.

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