I'm an admirer of so called "functional" organs, especially the consoles. Holtkamp and Schlicker are the two organ builders that come to mind. My question is, do these consoles have some sort of way to cover the manuals, in order to keep dust out? Anyone know? And what other companies make organs with this sort of "minimalist" design. I'm fascinated with these instruments. Peace College here in Raleigh, NC has a lovely Holtkamp, with a splendid sound. Any other fans of these designs?
Re: Question about Holtkamp/Schlicker organ consoles
I have to agree with Lee -there aren't likely to be too many folks who are enamored with those bare-bones consoles. Are you pulling our (collective) legs?!
[quote user="Gleichgewicht"]I'm an admirer of so called "functional" organs
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It is ironic thata designdescribedas"functional"has no practical way to keep the dust out! [:D]
One of these organs I know has a grungydish towel unceremoniously draped upon it when not in use. Thatpretty muchwrecks the sleek minimalist design, but you can't have it both ways...
That is the 56 note compass 2 manual Holtkamp console i'm installing soon downstairs in my house (to control the 5 rank Reuter unit organ that is located upstairs).
I'm also a huge fan of the simple minimalist Holtkamp design...in appropriate places of course.
It works perfect for me as the console is small enough that I can put it in my living room without it "taking over".
Also we have found the console to be built like a rock. I have no doubt it will last indefinately with minimum care.
As to personal design asthetics, it of course is up to the eye of the beholder. I know that many find these consoles to be just plain ugly. And in a gothic cathedral I would agree that a E.M. Skinner drawknob console would be MUCH more appropriate. But in a modern setting these minimalist consoles I think are very nice.
The Holtkamp console I'm installing despite being so "minimalist" will have 16 thumb pistons, several toe pistons, over 50 stops spread out over the 2 manuals and pedal, MIDI, transposer, etc so despite being "minimalist" it will still very a very complete console but will not take up so much space.
The only structural modification we are doing is making the stoptab box higher so that there will two rows of stoptabs.
I looked at installing a 3 manual "traditional" drawknob console and while it may have fit, it would have required doors to be removed etc..and would have looked very out of place in the small room it is going in.
I'm a strong believer in fitting the console to the style of the church/room it is going into, if that is possible....and for a modern church/modern home the minimalist Holtkamp is a perfect fit, in my opinion. :)
Re: Question about Holtkamp/Schlicker organ consoles
Sorry, but I have to say that console looks so out of place sitting in the Seminary. That chapel needs a big EM Skinner console. All Souls, however, looks quite attractive.
Re: Question about Holtkamp/Schlicker organ consoles
Wow ..... what a gorgeous looking chapel with a dreadful console. Not that I totally despise those consoles but there is a time and a place. A nice drawknob console would be so at home in there. For goodness sake people .......
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