CITY ORGAN
Sir. —In the notice of Miss Raisbeck’s concert, initialled “C.F.8.,” the following reference to the city organ is calculated to convey false impressions: “Owing to the impossible placing of this organ, it is a most difficult thing to accompany a singer on it. The dividing of the pipes made it necessary for the singer to stand at one side of the theatre, and only a very small part of the organ could be used.” The organ is admittedly badly placed for chorus work, but there is no difficulty for a soloist standing in front of the platform and in a central position. There are several suitable stops on the north side (swell and pedal), and on the south side (choir and great) providing all that could be desired for effective accompaniment. I used the organ accompanying vocal solos in 1932, and I believe the effect was quite satisfactory.—Yours, etc JOHN C. BRADSHAW. May 7, 1947.
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25178, 8 May 1947, Page 5
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