The Recent Revolution in Organ Building
Being an Account of Modern DevelopmentsBy George Laing Miller
Length4h 26m
About this audiobook
In "The Recent Revolution in Organ Building," George Laing Miller presents an insightful examination of the transformative advancements in organ construction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Navigating through the interplay of technological innovation and aesthetic refinement, Miller eloquently analyzes the shift from traditional practices to modern techniques, incorporating a detailed exploration of new materials and design methodologies. Written with precision and verve, the text is grounded in the broader context of musical and architectural evolution, placing organ building at the intersection of artistry and engineering. George Laing Miller, a noted figure in the realm of organ building and restoration, draws upon his extensive background in both music and craftsmanship to deliver this compelling narrative. His experiences as an organ builder and restorer, combined with a deep appreciation for historical instruments, inform his critical perspective, enabling him to articulate the underlying philosophies guiding the revolution in organ construction. Miller's expertise is further enriched by his interactions with contemporary craftsmen and musicians, providing a multifaceted view of the subject. I highly recommend "The Recent Revolution in Organ Building" to anyone with an interest in musicology, craftsmanship, or the historical evolution of musical instruments. Miller's work not only serves as an essential resource for scholars but also appeals to enthusiasts eager to understand the intricate balance between tradition and innovation in organ building.
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Publish dateNov 26, 2019
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Table of contents
1Fig. 5. Tubular Pneumatic Action
49Fig. 20. Vox Humana with Vowel Cavity Attached. Fig. 21. Orchestral Oboe with Vowel Cavity Attached Fig. 22. Kinura with Vowel Cavity Attached
2THE CRYING NEED FOR ELECTRIC ACTION.
50UNDULATING STOPS—CELESTES.
3The First Electric Organ Ever Built. In the Collegiate Church at Salon, Near Marseilles, France (1866).
51PERCUSSION STOPS.
4DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRIC ACTION.
52THE DIAPHONE.
5Fig. 6. The Electro-Pneumatic Lever
53Fig. 23. Diaphone in Worcester Cathedral, Eng.
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6Fig. 7. Valve and Valve Seat, Hope-Jones Electric Action
54Fig. 24. Diaphone in Aberdeen University.
7DIVISION OF ORGANS.
55Figs. 25, 26, 27. Diaphone in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York
8OCTAVE COUPLERS.
56Fig. 28. Diaphone in the Auditorium, Ocean Grove, N. J.
9DR. ALBERT PESCHARD. Inventor of Electro-Pneumatic Action.
57Fig. 29. Diaphone in St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, N. Y.
10CHAPTER V.
58Fig. 30. Diaphone Producing Foundation Tone
11STOP-KEYS.
59CHAPTER XI.
12Fig. 8. Console, Showing the Inclined Keyboards First Introduced Into This Country by Robert Hope-Jones
60TUNING.
13Fig. 9. Console on the Bennett System, Showing Indicator Discs
61NEW METHOD OF REED TUNING.
14Fig. 10. Console of Organ in Trinity Church, Boston, Mass. Built by Hutchings Organ Co.
62Figs. 31-35. New Method of Tuning Reeds
15Fig. 11. Console of Organ in College of City of New York. Built by The E. M. Skinner Co.
63CHAPTER XII.
16CONTROL OF THE STOPS.
64PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION IN OUR OWN COUNTRY.
17CHAPTER VI.
65ARISTIDE CAVAILLE-COLL.
18RADIATING AND CONCAVE PEDAL BOARDS.
66CHAPTER XIII.
19PEDAL STOP CONTROL.
67THE CHIEF ACTORS IN THE DRAMA.
20CHAPTER VII.
68CHARLES SPACHMAN BARKER,
21MEANS OF OBTAINING EXPRESSION.
69CHARLES SPACHMAN BARKER.
22CRESCENDO PEDAL.
70ARISTIDE CAVAILLE-COLL.
23SFORZANDO PEDAL—DOUBLE TOUCH.
71HENRY WILLIS.
24BALANCED SWELL PEDAL
72Henry Willis
25SWELL BOXES.
73ROBERT HOPE-JONES.
26Fig. 12. The Principle of the Sound Trap
74Robert Hope-Jones
27Fig. 13. Sound Trap Joint
75CHAPTER XIV.
28Figs. 14-15. The Vacuum Shutter
76HOW WE STAND TO-DAY.
29CHAPTER VIII.
77AUTOMATIC PLAYERS.
30A REVOLUTION IN WIND SUPPLY.
78ORGAN IN ST. GEORGE'S HALL, LIVERPOOL, ENG.
31BELLOWS SPRINGS VERSUS WEIGHTS.
79Keyboards of Organ in St. George's Hall, Liverpool. Two Rows of Stops at Left Omitted
32INDIVIDUAL PALLETS.
80ORGAN IN THE CATHEDRAL OF NOTRE-DAME, PARIS, FRANCE.
33HEAVY WIND PRESSURES.
81Keyboards, Cathedral Notre Dame, Paris
34MECHANICAL BLOWERS.
82ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL ORGAN, LONDON, ENG.
35CHAPTER IX.
83WESTMINSTER ABBEY ORGAN, LONDON, ENG.
36TRANSFERENCE OF STOPS.
84The Console, Westminster Abbey
37CHAPTER X.
85ORGAN IN THE MANSION OF J. MARTIN WHITE, ESQ., BALRUDDERY, SCOTLAND
38THE PRODUCTION OF ORGAN TONE.
86Organ in Hall of Balruddery Mansion, Dundee, Scotland
39Series of harmonics
87ORGAN IN WORCESTER CATHEDRAL, ENGLAND.
40Fig. 16. Estey's Open Bass Pipes—Wood and Metal
88ORGAN IN WOOLSEY HALL, YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CONN.
41DIAPASONS.
89ORGAN IN ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, BUFFALO, N. Y.
42Fig. 17. Diapason Pipe with Leathered Lip
90ORGAN KNOWN AS THE HOPE-JONES UNIT ORCHESTRA, IN THE PARIS THEATRE, DENVER, COLORADO.
43THE DECLINE OF MIXTURES.
91The Author Playing a Hope-Jones Unit Orchestra.
44FLUTES.
92CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE, NEW YORK CITY.
45STRINGS.
93ORGAN IN UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, CANADA.
46REEDS.
94CITY HALL, PORTLAND, MAINE.
47Fig. 18. Haskell's Clarinet Without Reed
95LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, ENGLAND.
48Fig. 19. Diagram of Reed Pipe
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