For those who like big organs......

[Capt Lightning]

Last year we had a short holiday in the Netherlands to celebrate our 40th wedding aniversary. This coincided with the 'open monuments day' when many historical buildings were open. This is a view of the organ in Utrecht cathedral. The organ contains parts of an earlier instrument dating from around 1570 with later additions between 1640 and 1830.

 

[Pappy]

That certainly is the biggest organ I've seen in a while, Capt. Lightning.

 

[Pam]

Wow! That's a beauty. I missed that when I went to Utrecht... but I was only about 14 at the time and not interested in organs then.

 

[Jillaroo]

What a magnificent organ, i bet it sounds awesome too

 

[Raven]

That is a beautiful organ and I bet you had a wonderful holiday

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[Falcon]

What a beautiful specimen ! I'd love to hear it being played.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Amazing!

 

[Capt Lightning]

Here's a rather more spectacular one I took some years ago in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the organ of Vor Frelsers Kirke (Our Saviour's church)- carved from lime wood. The church also has a spiral staircase that corkscrews up the OUTSIDE of the spire!



When you see it - the organ appears to float in space because of the way it sits relative to the wall. The ceiling is also special - dark blue pattern with stars at the corners. I'm not religeous, but this place just fills you with awe.

 

[Falcon]

Also beautiful. Wonder why the elephants ?

 

[Capt Lightning]

Ah, apparently in 1693 King Christian V of Denmark & Norway, was the founder of the most prestigious order in Denmark - The Order of the Elephant - which influenced the decoration of the Church.

 

[Falcon]

Thank you Captain.