Aeolian-Skinner organ

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organ
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:sacred_music
classical music
organ competitions
gptkbp:characteristic multiple manuals
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1932
gptkbp:design_philosophy blend of aesthetics and functionality
gptkbp:features various stops
gptkbp:historical_significance important in American organ history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aeolian-Skinner organ
gptkbp:influenced modern organ builders
gptkbp:influenced_by French symphonic organ
gptkbp:inspired_by European organs
gptkbp:is_common_in gptkb:church
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:educational_institutions
cathedrals
gptkbp:is_often_used_in community events
recitals
music education programs
concert organists
gptkbp:is_popular_in mid-20th century
gptkbp:known_for versatility
historical significance in music
rich harmonics
vibrant sound
sustain and decay control
gptkbp:maintenance requires skilled technicians
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Aeolian-Skinner_Company
gptkbp:notable_feature mechanical action
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:art
dynamic range
custom voicing
historical restorations
expressive capabilities
rich tonal quality
gptkbp:notable_installation gptkb:Cathedral_of_St._John_the_Divine
gptkb:Walt_Disney_Concert_Hall
gptkbp:notable_organist gptkb:Virgil_Fox
gptkbp:often_features multiple divisions
tremulants
combination action
reversible pistons
gptkbp:often_includes pedalboard
digital components
solo stops
gptkbp:performers air through pipes
gptkbp:rank varies by installation
gptkbp:sound full and rich
gptkbp:style gptkb:American_Romantic
gptkbp:type gptkb:theater
gptkbp:used_in worship services
concert halls
theaters
film scoring
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Church_of_St._Thomas,_New_York_City
gptkb:The_Cathedral_of_St._John_the_Evangelist
gptkb:The_Cathedral_of_St._John_the_Evangelist,_New_York
gptkb:The_Cathedral_of_St._Paul_the_Apostle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6