Episode of Series “We Make Music”.
Simon Preston, speaking from the console of the great Harrison organ in Westminster Abbey, tells of the history and construction of the instrument. He explains the simple theory of sound generation, the problems of providing constant air pressure, and the complexities of playing. Works by Mozart, Purcell and others are played.
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ACMI Identifier
007970
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westminster Abbey
Documentary
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Organ - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → History
History → Westminster Abbey
Music & Performing Arts → Music
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Organ - History
Music & Performing Arts → Organ music
Places → Westminster Abbey
Short films
Short films → Short films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)