Center Presents
Luminaries: History and Mystery of the Pipe Organ
The Palladium // Tuesday, Sep 24, 2pm ET
Event Details
Tue Sep 24 - 2pm ET
2 p.m. presentation followed by light refreshments
History and Mystery of the Pipe Organ
Rob Heighway has spent half of his life building pipe organs, and he has stories to tell. His will cover a bit of the history and enlighten us about the “hidden” world of pipe organs. He’ll discuss different types of pipe organs and the challenges of an industry that requires expertise in high-end woodworking, metalworking, solid-state control systems, and music. We’ll see the role pipe organs play in the musical, mechanical, architectural and spiritual worlds as both a fascinating machine and an inspirational musical instrument.
About the Presenter
Robert Heighway has been building pipe organs for 31 years. As the Shop Foreman for Goulding & Wood Inc., Heighway has been personally involved with the construction and installation of 30 new instruments. In its 44-year history, the company has built 54 instruments and completed dozens of restorations and renovations. Several members of their team have held leadership positions in the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, the American Institute for Organ Builders, and the American Guild of Organists. Goulding & Wood installed the facade pipes in the Palladium.
