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"This book describes the mechanics, fabrication, and acoustics of all types of pipe organs. Though intended as a technical guide, it's accessible to beginning students as well as technicians. It covers the construction of several types of pipe organ, with chapters on actions, chests, pipe work, wind supply, electrical circuitry, mechanics, registration, organ placement, acoustics, and repairs"--Provided by publisher.
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The Organs of J.S. Bach is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the organs encountered by Bach throughout Germany in his roles as organist, concert artist, examiner, teacher, and visitor. Newly revised and updated, the book's entries are listed alphabetically by geographical location, from Arnstadt to Zschortau, providing an easy-to-reference overview. Includes detailed organ-specific information: high-quality color photographs; each instrument's...
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"We're headed to the largest city in the province of Quebec, also known as Montreal, Canada. First, we'll dance the night away at one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the world, the Franco Folies de Montreal. Enjoy the sights and sounds of over one thousand different musicians in this celebration of the French culture. From new music to old, we'll visit the 120-year-old pipe organ at the Notre-Dame Basilica. Then, we'll [go] deep down to...
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This is the story of the design and construction of the pipe organ in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, skillfully told through narration, photography, and the beautiful interweaving of performances by ten different organists. There are interviews from Frank Gehry: Architect, Manuel Rosales: Tonal Designer, and Caspar von Glatter-Götz: German Organ Builder.
15) Sentimental reflections: Series seventeen, Edition four,America's heritage in story, scenery & song
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This quarterly video magazine highlights stories about various aspects of American life. Every episode features unique places, people, and music, all selected to foster a feeling of nostalgia toward the parts of life often forgotten.