Orgues Létourneau of Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, has signed a contract for the construction of an all-new 35-rank pipe organ for Christ Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
A sister instrument to their Opus 129 instrument at First Presbyterian Church in the same city, Létourneau’s Opus 132 will play an important role accompanying the liturgy at Christ Church with a 17-rank Swell division and a colorful Solo-Choir division, both under expression. A compact three-manual console will be provided while the organ will be placed in a chamber at the side of the chancel; a second, smaller tone opening from the chamber will open to the nave directly.
Following renovations of the church sanctuary, the installation of Létourneau’s Opus 132 and its casework will begin in January of 2018; completion is anticipated prior to Easter. For information: http://letourneauorgans.com.
