The International Exhibition: church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews, of Hull, 1862. Creator: Unknown

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The International Exhibition: church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews, of Hull, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews, of Hull, 1862. Organ...suitable for a large church or music-hall...the metal used for the pipes almost throughout the organ is what is denominated "spotted metal" - a great desideratum in organ-building...there are many couplet stops, and many ingenious contrivances to enable the performer to produce in great variety beautiful orchestral effects. One of the chief characteristics of the choir organ is the grand ophicleide, or tuber. This finely-voiced stop is, on a heavy pressure of wind, 9in. and is very effective, either as a solo or in combination. When the whole of the stops are drawn the volume of tone is really grand and imposing. The softer registers require a more suitable building, their sound being entirely lost in so vast a place and amidst so much noise and movement. The bellows are blown by Joy's patent hydraulic engines, supplying wind to the respective portions of the organ at four different pressures, the heaviest of which is nine inches...there have been daily special performances at four p.m. by eminent organists, without a single intermission, and large numbers of delighted listeners congregate around the instrument day after day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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This photograph showcases the impressive church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews of Hull, showcased at The International Exhibition in 1862. The organ, with its grandeur and intricate details, was considered suitable for a large church or music hall. One of its most notable features was the extensive use of spotted metal for the pipes, a desirable element in organ-building at the time. The organ boasted numerous couplet stops and ingenious contrivances, enabling the performer to create a vast array of beautiful orchestral effects. The choir organ was particularly distinguished by its grand ophicleide, or tuba, a finely-voiced stop that produced a powerful, resonant sound when played with a heavy pressure of wind. Measuring 9 inches in height, the ophicleide was effective both as a solo instrument and in combination with other stops. When all the stops were drawn, the volume of tone produced by the organ was truly grand and imposing. However, the softer registers required a more suitable building to fully appreciate their delicate sound, as they were easily lost amidst the noise and movement of the exhibition. The bellows for the organ were powered by Joy's patent hydraulic engines, which supplied wind to various portions of the organ at four different pressures, the heaviest of which was nine inches. The organ was a major attraction at the exhibition, with daily special performances by renowned organists at 4 p.m. Large crowds gathered around the instrument day after day, delighted by its magnificent sound and the skill of its performers.

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