The Claremont organ is a
notable example of an international ensemble in that the best American tonal
work has been supplemented by the salient tonal specialties of the English
and French schools of organ design.
The Diapason choruses of the Great
are typical of English and German work. The clarity and transparency of this
department will be recognized by those who are familiar with Siibermann
organs. The First Diapason was voiced
in England by Rev, Noel Bonavia Hunt,
who is recognized as the foremost authority on diapasons in the
world.
It is modeled after the Schulze Diapason in Tyne Dock,
Newcastle. The Second Diapason is similar in tone to
the diapasons used
in the organ in Westminster Abbey and copied from sample pipes secured from
Harrison & Harrison
of Durham, England. The upper work or
harmonics of the diapason series, is supplied abundantly in this organ, lending
a silvery effect which is quite unusual in American work.
The French
influence is shown in the Trompette timbre of the Swell reeds, also in the Choir
Trumpet,
and in the metal Harmonic Flutes of Solo and Choir, The Gambes of
the Swell are of the Cavaille-Coll timbre.
Each section has a separate
individuality, yet each is in proper relation to the other sections. Full organ
is
balanced and musical. Though great brilliancy is evident, there is no
tendency toward forced quality.
The Gemshorn ensemble of the Choir
with its liquid, sparkling quality, and remote effect,
is an especially
pleasing feature.
The Solo Organ is featured by a comprehensive
string section embracing Gambas, Viol dOrchestres and Cellos.
There are
also a number of beautiful solo flutes. One of these, the Major Flute, will
immediately be recognized
for its beauty and power. The Tuba is the
most powerful and thrilling stop in the entire organ. It was made
in
England by Harrison Harrison of Durham, and is a duplicate of the
Tuba in. Durham Cathedral which is admitted
to be one of the finest
reeds in all England.
Wind pressures are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12,
15 and 20 inches, an unusual range.
GREAT
ORGAN
16 Open Diapason*
16 Melodia
8 First
Diapason* 8 Second Diapason 8 Third
Diapason 8 Fourth Diapason 8' Hohl Flute 8
Melodia 8 Viol dAmour 8 Viol Celeste 4'
Principal* 4 Octave 5 1/3'
Quint 4 Flute 2 2/3' Twelfth 2'
Fifteenth* 2' Superoctave II Mixture* III
Mixture* IV Harmonics 16 Trombone * 8 Trumpet*
8 Tromba 4 Clarion No. 1 4 Clarion No. 2
8 Harp Chimes
* Unenclosed |
SWELL
ORGAN
16 Contra Geigen 8 Open
Diapason 8 Geigen 8 Rohr Flute 8 Silver
Flute 8 Gambe 8 Gambe Celeste 8
Salicional 8 Voix Celeste 4 Octave 4 Wald
Flute 4 Violina 2 Fifteenth 2 Dulciana
Fifteenth 2 2/3' Twelfth 1 3/5'
Seventeenth III Cornet V-VI Mixture 16' Double
Trumpet 16' Contra Oboe 8 French Trumpet 8
Horn 8 Oboe 8 Vox Humana 4
Clarion 4 Oboe Clarion |
CHOIR
ORGAN
16 Contra Gemshorn 8 Open
Diapason 8 Harmonic Flute 8 Flute Celeste II
Rks 8 Spitz Flute 8 Unda Maris 8
Gemshorn 4' Octave 4' Cone Flute 4 Muted
Viol 2 2/3 Nasard 2'
Flautina 1 3/5' Tierce IV Mixture 8
Trumpet 8 Clarinet 8 English Horn 8
Harp 4 Celesta |
SOLO
ORGAN
16 Contra Gamba 8 Stentorphone
8 Major Flute 8 Orchestral Flute 8 Lieblich
Gedeckt 8 Gamba 8 Gamba Celeste 8 Viol
dOrchestre II Rks 8 Cello 4 Gambette 4
Flute III Mixture 16 Trombone 8 Tuba
Sonora 4 Clarion 8 Orchestra Oboe 8
French Horn 8 Tuba Chimes |
PEDAL
ORGAN
32 Open Diapason 16 First Open Diapason 16
Second Open Diapason 16 Metal Diapason 16 Diaphone 16
Bourdon 16 Contra Flute 16 Contra Gemshorn 16 Dulciana 16
Contra Gamba 8 Bass Flute 8 Metal Octave
8 Octave |
8 Gamba Celeste II Rks 8 Flute 8' Dulciana
4 Super Octave 2 Piccolo 32 Contra Bombarde 16
Bombarde 16 Trombone 16 Double Trumpet 16 Contra
Oboe 8 Tromba 4 Clarion
Chimes
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