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There's just a tiny handful of 1920s-era theater pipe organs left in the region — and, for those who maintain them, it's a passion.
Warnors Theatre in Fresno has a Robert Morton pipe organ. Installed in 1928, it’s one of just a few in original condition in the U.S.
A historic Catholic church downtown is getting a restored and modernized pipe organ for its next generations. A benefit concert will be Nov. 26.
Known as “the king of instruments,” the Wurlitzer pipe organ once graced thousands of American theaters, providing the sound of a full orchestra without the expense.
The Oriental Theatre's newly-restored 1925 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. When the Oriental Theatre reopened its doors in 2018, the movie palace was nearly just as it was a century ago, when such opulent ...
Carlos Ortiz/RIT Organ technician David Bottom, left, and restorer Carlton Smith install galvanized steel piping that will take air from the pipe organ’s blower to its chambers in RIT’s music ...
WORCESTER, Mass. — The sound of a bygone era plays on in Worcester at the Hanover Theatre. Donald Phipps fell in love with organs as a little boy and made rebuilding the instruments his hobby.
Jonas Nordwall performs a noontime concert on the 1928 Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ at the State Office Building on Friday. Weekly concerts featuring various performers at the instrument draw ...
We’ve got Wurlizter Wednesday coming up at the Lucas Theatre,” said Filson. “There is an ethereal, sweet, gorgeous sound to this organ.” A special concert is happening Friday, April 14 at the Lucas ...
Following the concert, the public is invited to try the organ for themselves during an open console session, offering a rare hands-on experience with one of Binghamton’s musical treasures.
Carlos Ortiz/RIT Organ technician David Bottom, left, and restorer Carlton Smith install galvanized steel piping that will take air from the pipe organ’s blower to its chambers in RIT’s music ...