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The new organ in the Metropolitan Cathedral of St Mary's Edinburgh was built between 2005 and 2007. The instrument contains 3324 pipes; the longest of which is bottom CCCC of the 32' Contra Violone, which along with the other six notes in the bottom octave form part of the Pedal facade. These pipes are made of flamed copper and contain the most beautiful colours of reds, purples, greens and blues. The instrument comprises of 63 speaking stops and can be played from two consoles, both of which are of terraced design and consist of all the usual playing aides. One is placed upon a gallery at the West end, which stands with the main organ consisting of Pedal, Great, Swell and Solo organ. At the East end of the cathedral stands the second console which has been made moveable for concert work, and also the Choir organ which is placed behind the high altar which can be moved for concert work. The Swell, Solo and Choir divisions are enclosed. However there are two stop on the Solo organ which are not enclosed, namely the Harmonic Trumpet and the Harmonic Flute. The instrument contains a large number of stops of 8' pitch and below making it flexible for the use of accompanying the Liturgy for which the organ was chiefly designed. The opening recital will be given by the recently appointed Cathedral organist, Simon Nieminski, on Saturday 1st March 2008. Please click here for further details of this performance and other forthcoming events.
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