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The Sebastian M. Glück Opus 8 was inaugurated in the Fall of 2003. A new CD, "A Small Wonder: Music from Alexander Chapel" has just been released and is available for purchase through First Presbyterian Church. Recorded by Dr. William F. Entriken and produced by Dr. Entriken and Mr. Glück, this CD highlights the many wonderful features of the exquisite instrument now gracing the Alexander Chapel.
Listen to samples (MP3):
From the CD notes and Glück New York Website:
The jewel-box Tudor chapel comfortably seats about fifty people, its gilded plaster ceiling, oak-paneled walls, and slate floor providing a visual feast.
Designed and tonally finished by Sebastian M. Glück, this amazing instrument occupies a footprint of only 34 x 120 inches. The pipework is fashioned of red oak, poplar, walnut, planed 50% tin, and flamed copper for the basses of the 8' Dulciana which flank the main soundboard. The 16' Double Dulciana utilizes free reeds in the manner of a 19th century French harmonium, with a seamless transition to the bottom octave. An unusual tonal feature is the 4/5' Choral Bass, which when drawn with the 4' and 2' flutes, provides a horn-like, reedy cantus firmus voice. The organ's pipework is unenclosed, but the keydesk features a balanced expression pedal for practice purposes.
CD is $15 and is available at the church office,
or you may call (212) 675-6150 to order your copy.
The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York
12 West 12th Street
New York, New York 10011
Telephone: (212) 675-6150
Fax: (212) 675-8674
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Close-up of the flamed copper 8' Dulciana |
