August 24, 2010
THE DIAPASON
Létourneau Organs, Ltd., of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, has completed a new organ for Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration at Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois.
The firm’s Opus 119 features two manuals, 23 ranks, 18 stops, mechanical key and stop action, with three preset combination pedals. The case is crafted of solid mahogany, and displays polished façade pipes of 70% tin.
The stoplist was developed in consultation with Cathryn Wilkinson, associate professor and chair of the music department. Wilkinson will play the dedication October 8. David Schrader will play the inaurural recital October 10.
For information: 800/625-PIPE;
www.letourneauorgans.com.
