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They had their annual Christmas concert last weekend. Richard Elliott did what was supposed to be an in-between numbers organ solo and ended up totally stealing the King's singers' thunder; he got by far the biggest applause. 22,000 people were practically screaming from their seats. For anyone who doesn't know, the organ in the LDS Conference Center is a new Schoenstein completed in 2003, with 130+ (I believe they've added at least 3 ranks since that number) ranks. Not sure if it was the 32' Diaphone or the 32' Trombone, but the building was shaking at the end. Was absolutely breathtaking.
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Re: Conference Center Schoenstein
Conference Center is a new Schoenstein completed in 2003, with 130+ (I believe they've added at least 3 ranks since that number) ranks--quote
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Hi sesquialtera16,
Now that I think of the numbers, I'm not sure if it was 3 ranks. I know that in 2004 the offical number of pipes was 7,667. Next I heard it was 7,708.
See http://elliottrl.tripod.com/cc/spec.html for the specification.
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Re: Anyone see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir last weekend?
Actually, no, but I did watch them during Conference over the weekend . It is also my understanding that Richard Elliott has undergone arm surgery and will be forced to stay off the bench for 3 months, but I assume he'll be back in action for the next General Conference.
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Re: Anyone see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir last weekend?
Yes, he injured his arm, and had to have surgery to reattach the biceps. I understand he's hopeful to be back on the bench by Dec. 1 or so.
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