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

More Organ Photos in the Spanish article