Long day for ‘Rolls-Royce of organs’
The famous Halifax Minster organ is the subject of restoration fund appeal and on Friday organists will begin playing for a full 24-hour ‘Organothon’ which will end at 6pm the following day.
The organ, last rebuilt in 1928-29, has been described as “the Rolls-Royce of organs” by Leeds organist Simon Lindley.
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Hide AdOrganisers are requesting sponsorship for those playing or for a fixed sum for the whole project. It will take tens of thousands of pounds to fully restore the organ.
Organists taking part in the 24-hour event include Alan Horsey, Alex Woodrow, David Baker, Philip Tordoff, Jonathan Clegg, Christopher Brown and David Barker.
Rrefreshments will be available throughout the event.
A Minster spokesman said: “We ask that people come along, relax and listen to the music. Proceeds go to the Organ Appeal.”