Pipe Organ Database

M. P. Möller (Opus R-604, 1959)

Originally The Aeolian Co. (Opus 1726, 1929)

Exhibited in the 1996 OHS convention(s)

Location:

Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA 19348 US
Conservatory Ballroom
Organ ID: 39483

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Status and Condition:

This instrument's location type is: Museums
The organ has been renovated with changes from its original state.
The organ's condition is good, in regular use.

We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on October 20, 2022.

Technical Details:

Chests: EP pitman
146 ranks. 7 divisions. 4 manuals. 135 stops. 161 registers.

Divisions

All:

Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests

We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on July 26, 2018.

Consoles

Main:

Manuals: 4
Divisions: 7
Stops: 135
Registers: 161
Position: Movable console.
Manual Compass: 61
Pedal Compass: 32
Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons

We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on July 26, 2018.

Notes

Paul R. Marchesano on October 20, 2022:

This entry reflects installation of a new console, replacing the original Aeolian console.

We received the most recent update for this note from Paul R. Marchesano on October 20, 2022.

Database Manager on February 27, 2009:

Identified through online information from Jeff Scofield.  -- Console replaced by Turner console (in the style of the original Æolian console) ca. 2005; the Möller console is now on display.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.

Stoplists

Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist copied from the factory specifications
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.