This book is a beautiful and exhaustive insight into the history and significance of one of England's most celebrated organs: the Temple Organ, built by Bernard Smith in 1688. The author provides a thorough account of the construction of the organ, exploring the details of its structure, its maker's life and methods, and its place within the broader context of organ-making in the era. He also offers an insightful exploration of the famous 'battle of the organs' in which the Temple Organ triumphed over that built by Renatus Harris. This book offers an informative text for readers interested in the history of music and musical instruments, and is sure to be of interest to any lover of the Temple Church.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautiful and exhaustive insight into the history and significance of one of England's most celebrated organs: the Temple Organ, built by Bernard Smith in 1688. The author provides a thorough account of the construction of the organ, exploring the details of its structure, its maker's life and methods, and its place within the broader context of organ-making in the era. He also offers an insightful exploration of the famous 'battle of the organs' in which the Temple Organ triumphed over that built by Renatus Harris. This book offers an informative text for readers interested in the history of music and musical instruments, and is sure to be of interest to any lover of the Temple Church. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334046070_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334046070
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