Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ

Documentary about the design and construction of the organ of the future the iconic one of a kind pipe organ in the famous gehry concert hall venue in downtown los angeles.

Walt disney concert hall organ. Well there are pipe organs and then there is the masterpiece of sound and design that is the walt disney concert hall pipe organ. Walt disney concert hall is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world providing both visual and aural intimacy for an unparalleled musical experience. The magnificent walt disney concert hall organ which made its public debut at the start of the 2004 2005 season engenders many a curious question. Phil smith organist and wdch organ conservator gives a trifle interview of the magnificent instrument.

The book describes the planning construction installation and enjoyment of the spectacular pipe organ at disney hall in los angeles inaugurated in 2004. Douglas fir for the façade wood pipes and the organ case. A dominant feature of walt disney concert hall is the 6 134 pipe organ that towers above the rear of the stage its external pipes often referred to as french fries design. The walt disney concert hall organ an iconic feature of walt disney concert hall is the 6 134 pipe organ that towers above the rear of the stage its external pipes often referred to as french fries.

The author interviewed the architects designers builders and musicians whose words and insights provide the substance of this book. The design of the hall included a large concert organ completed in 2004 which was used in a special concert for the july 2004 national convention of the american guild of organists. Architect frank gehry devoted a great deal of time to the design. Mozart once described the pipe organ the king of instruments.

The film features excerpts of solo performances by the outstanding organists including a cameo from olivier latry titular organist of notre dame de paris as well as a duo. The auditorium is configured in a vineyard style which allows for seating on all four sides of the stage. The information below will provide some answers. The walt disney concert hall organ.