Word: flentrop
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Perhaps it is only necessary that the organist become more familiar with the quirks of the Frobenius to produce a more enjoyable sound. (Johnson playing on the Busch-Reisinger's Flentrop is outstanding). But the problems of the Frobenius are noticeable: not enough foundation, raucous reeds, and questionable tone-regulation. The site for the instrument was promising, but the organ itself disappointing. It will be here for a long time--the previous instrument, a Hook and Hastings, lasted over 90 years...
...with organist Anton Heiller. On November 17 the series continues with Edward Tarr, considered by many the world's best baroque trumpet player. Keyboard music is accessible weekly at the Harvard Organ Society's popular Thursday noon recitals in the Busch-Reisinger. The museum's beautiful three-manual Flentrop organ is perfect for baroque music--and the short recitals are a welcome respite on a busy...