In article <[log in to unmask]>, Chris Lancaster
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> Any ideas/suggestions/experiences of
>Makin?
There is a very sorry story concerning the installation of a Makin organ
in Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, UK.
There was a fine Compton organ in the priory until 1973. The then
organist, Geoffrey Tristram, was instrumental in abandoning the pipe
organ and installing a 4 manual Makin.
It is very difficult to understand how such a travesty could occur. I
have played it many times and even though it has been updated, it a
quite unworthy instrument.
Fortunately the Priory as part of its recent celebration of its 900th
birthday has decided to raise funds to reinstate and extend the original
instrument.
I appreciate that these circumstances have little in common with yours,
but I thought you may be interested.
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PAUL FEARNLEY
POOLE
DORSET
UK