Orgues Létourneau, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada has completed its Opus 138 for St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, Louisiana.
The 79-rank pipe organ is installed in the four corners of the church’s sanctuary, with two oak cases in the gallery and two façades per side for the chancel chambers. The all-new instrument features five manual divisions and is playable from a four-manual console, with four divisions under expression.
The inaugural concert will be played by Ken Cowan on Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., with a masterclass the following morning, Saturday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m. A service of dedication will be held during morning worship on Sunday, April 19, 10:30 a.m., followed by Cowan repeating the inaugural concert at 3:00 p.m.
For information: scapc.org and
