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STORY OF A FAMOUS ORGAN.

Th° famous Schnitger organ in the Church of James (Jacobi-Kirche) at Hamburg. Germany, has been put in order ami rededicatcd with a concert of works by Johann Sebastian Bach. This organ is the only one in existence upon which the great master played*. Bach was so entranced by the beauty of the organ’s tone that he applied in 1720 for the post of organist in the Jacobi-Kirche. He played once on trial, and so pleased the church committee that his appointment 'seemed to be certain, but a competitor who made v a contribution to the church was chosen instead.

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18629, 26 July 1930, Page 9

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STORY OF A FAMOUS ORGAN. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18629, 26 July 1930, Page 9

STORY OF A FAMOUS ORGAN. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18629, 26 July 1930, Page 9