Monday, February 4, 2008
Austin Organ Company
In following organ concerts, we keep an eye on American Guild of Organists (AGO) events. We noticed a tour of the Austin Organ Company and called to see if non-AGO members were welcome. We were! We met another couple, friends of ours, there and enjoyed refreshments from wine and cheese to coffee and cookies. Then we had a very informative tour. Organs are entirely handmade there in the Hartford facility. They were forced to close several years ago but reopened a few months later when a company supporter became the new owner. In years past they had 36 employees creating these masterpiece instruments; sadly, they must do it now with only 6. We gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into these beautiful pieces. (NC for the evening.) (Bob)
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