We have endeavored to explain the bare minimum required for an understanding of the process. We have given some "quick and easy" prescriptions for personal recording. And finally, we have explored professional recording techniques used by some of the top pros in the field.
Bradford Organ Company, of Evanston, Illinois, has built a new two-manual and pedal mechanical action organ (Opus 10) for the residence of Michael David and Margaret Shell in Evanston. The manual/pedal compass is 61/32 and tuning is equal temperament. The case is of white oak with walnut accents. Case design was by Kenneth Greenberg. George Weissler designed and executed the carving above the keydesk. Bradford staff who worked on the instrument include Walter Bradford, Ron Damholt, Greg Simanski, John Peters, and Eric Haugen.
Otto Alexander Altenburg died on October 18, 1997, at the age of 72. He was a Navy veteran, a
graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and President of
Altenburg Piano House in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Altenburg Company is the
oldest family-owned piano house in the U.S., and has remained in family hands
since its founder made the first Altenburg piano in 1847. During his tenure as
president, Mr. Altenburg expanded the house's operations to 11 showrooms,
including one at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Thomas Donahue is the author of The Modern Classical
Organ and the editor of the forthcoming Gerhard Brunzema: His Work and His Influence.
