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The Chenaults are known for commissioning imaginative arrangements of music for two organists. Here they reprise popular Christmas favorites on the Albert Schweitzer Memorial Pipe Organ (built by Ruffatti) in Spivey Hall near Atlanta. Includes "Sleigh Ride", "Greensleeves", Carol of the Drum, Gesu Bambino, White Christmas and many others.
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First commercial recording of the newly restored Hazel Wright Organ.
Few pipe organs in history have received as much attention as the iconic "Hazel," the organ of Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA), formerly the Crystal Cathedral. David Ball's performance takes full advantage of this "King of Instruments'" potential. With more than 17,000 pipes, 300 stops and 300 ranks, Hazel plays from all four corners of the Christ Cathedral building give listener's a "surround sound" experience.
See also G-49338 "Hazel Is Back!" with Emma Whitten on the Hazel Wright organ.
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Few pipe organs in history have received as much attention as the iconic "Hazel," the organ of Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA), formerly the Crystal Cathedral. David Ball's performance takes full advantage of this "King of Instruments'" potential. With more than 17,000 pipes, 300 stops and 300 ranks, Hazel plays from all four corners of the Christ Cathedral building give listener's a "surround sound" experience.
See also G-49337 "The Hazel Wright Organ," available on this website.
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Additional copies of Hazel's Story are on the way!
Discover all of Hazel's story in this dynamic documentary release in hi-res Blu-ray format! Includes a 49-minute documentary, a live Q&A session with Hazel stakeholders and the restoration team, and Highlight reels of the Year of "Hazel."
The Hazel Wright Organ is an icon of the musical world with a unique history. This is her story.
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The Hazel Wright Organ book is now available for purchase directly from Christ Cathedral Gift Shop. Note the web address here:
https://www.christcathedralcalifornia.org/new-hazel-wright-organ-recordings/
Few pipe organs in history have received as much attention as the iconic Fratelli Ruffatti instrument dedicated in May, 1982. This 178-page book tells the story leading up to the recent restoration following the Dioceses of Orange's acquisition. The content, by David Crean, describes the organ's history and the cathedral's music programming, highlighted by historical photographs, interviews with key players, and complete organ specifications, plus a list of
all concert programs and performers from 1982-1998.
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