RESTORATION OF THE ORGAN OF THE CHURCH SANTA MARÍA
MAGDALENA
MAGDALENA, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hello everyone. This is a blog created to spread the word of the Restoration of the Historical Organ in the town of Magdalena, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The instrument was built in 1888 by the firm of E. F. Walcker. This organ is of extraordinary qualities and in original condition.
Specifications:
Walcker & Cie.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Magdalena, Magdalena
Year of construction: 1888
Manual I
Principal 8'
Bourdon 8'
Oktav 4'
Mixtur 2 ⅔' 3 ranks
Trompette 8'
II a I
Manual II
Salicional 8'
Flauto Dolce 4'
Pedal
Subbass 16'
I a Pedal
This unique historical instrument has served the community of Magdalena for 130 years without a major restauration. Time has come to restore it and therefore “ los amigos del organo de Magdalena” are fundraising for this worthwhile cause.
The local community has, with effort, has fundraised 30 % of the needed funds. We ask the international music community to help. No donation is too small.
For Foreign Donations: Contact EZEQUIEL MENENDEZ
Make checks payable to: Hartford Concerts for Charities, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezequiel.menendez
Website: http://www.ezequielmusic.com/index.html
For donations in Argentina; contact JUAN PEDRO CICCHETTI,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juanpedro.cicchetti
The instrument was built in 1888 by the firm of E. F. Walcker. This organ is of extraordinary qualities and in original condition.
Specifications:
Walcker & Cie.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Magdalena, Magdalena
Year of construction: 1888
Manual I
Principal 8'
Bourdon 8'
Oktav 4'
Mixtur 2 ⅔' 3 ranks
Trompette 8'
II a I
Manual II
Salicional 8'
Flauto Dolce 4'
Pedal
Subbass 16'
I a Pedal
This unique historical instrument has served the community of Magdalena for 130 years without a major restauration. Time has come to restore it and therefore “ los amigos del organo de Magdalena” are fundraising for this worthwhile cause.
The local community has, with effort, has fundraised 30 % of the needed funds. We ask the international music community to help. No donation is too small.
For Foreign Donations: Contact EZEQUIEL MENENDEZ
Make checks payable to: Hartford Concerts for Charities, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezequiel.menendez
Website: http://www.ezequielmusic.com/index.html
For donations in Argentina; contact JUAN PEDRO CICCHETTI,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juanpedro.cicchetti