Is there an organ in the Albert Hall?

Is there an organ in the Albert Hall?

The Grand Organ (described by its builder as The Voice of Jupiter) situated in the Royal Albert Hall in London is the second largest pipe organ in the United Kingdom, after the Liverpool Cathedral Grand Organ.

How many organ pipes does the Royal Albert Hall have?

9,999 pipes
Key facts. Today the largest of the 9,999 pipes measures 2 ft 6” in diameter, 42 ft high and weighs almost 1 tonne – the smallest pipe is about as wide as a drinking straw. The organ measures 70 ft high and 65 ft wide, and weighs in at 150 tonnes.

How does Royal Albert Hall organ work?

The high pressure was generated by a steam operated piston of two feet in diameter which provided 30″ of wind pressure on one stroke and vacuum on the return stroke. The Durham firm of Harrison and Harrison rebuilt the organ in two stages in 1924 and 1933.

Where is the biggest organ in the UK?

Liverpool Cathedral Grand Organ
The Liverpool Cathedral Grand Organ is the largest pipe organ in the United Kingdom, with 10,268 pipes.

Do cats live in Albert Hall organ?

Between the 1920s and 1950s we actually housed many cats, all named Albert after the eponymous Prince who planned the building of the Hall. Albert’s job was to catch mice and to keep the boiler man company. The staff at Stage Door would feed him, and Albert was free to roam the corridors and the organ.

Who owns the Albert Hall?

Do cats live in the organ at the Albert Hall?

Which cathedral has the best organ?

Six of the best pipe organs in the world

• The organ at the Cathedral of St Ouen, Rouen in France.
• The organ at Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles in the US.
• The organ at Freiberg Cathedral in Germany.

How many pipes does the Albert Hall organ have?

It was originally built by Henry “Father” Willis and most recently rebuilt by Mander Organs, having 147 stops and, since the 2004 restoration, 9,999 pipes. The Albert Hall publishes a tongue-in-cheek Twitter account supposedly written by the organ at @RAHOrgan. The original organ was built by Henry Willis & Sons in 1871.

Can I get a refund or exchange for my Royal Albert Hall Tickets?

We will be in contact with bookers about refunds and exchanges soon. This extended closure has put the Royal Albert Hall, like many other venues, in a perilous situation. Be among the first to head back to the Royal Albert Hall as we open our doors this November for our first socially-distanced ‘trial run’ ahead of our Christmas season.

Did the Albert Hall organ write its own Twitter account?

The Albert Hall publishes a tongue-in-cheek Twitter account supposedly written by the organ at @RAHOrgan. The original organ was built by Henry Willis & Sons in 1871. It had four manuals and 111 stops and was, at that time, the largest in the world.

When was the Royal Philharmonic Organ re-opened?

The organ was re-opened at a gala concert on the evening of 26 June 2004 with David Briggs, John Scott and Thomas Trotter playing, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Richard Hickox. The organ featured prominently in the 2004 BBC Proms series.