Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

Norman Ryan (1993)

Originally The Aeolian Co. (Opus 1785, 1932)
Exhibited in the 2001 OHS convention(s)

Location:

Duke University
401 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC 27708 US
Duke Chapel
Organ ID: 9900

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Colleges and Universities
  • The organ has been renovated with changes from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 102 ranks. 6,663 pipes. 4 manuals. 81 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
  • Manuals: 4
  • Stops: 81
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on December 16, 2020.
Database Manager on September 17, 2008:

Updated through on-line information from David Ritch. -- The organ is currently undergoing a $2.2 million, 18-month reconditioning. Re-installation is expected in late 2008.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

The original builder was Aeolian (1932, Opus1785).

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Status Note: There 2001.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Restoration of 1932 Aeolian. 2001 specifications, 81 stops, 102 ranks.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
  • Duke Chapel - Description, links to stoplist, details, and extensive photographs

Instrument Images:

Organ facade: Photograph by James Todd, via Duke Chapel website, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2018-08-26