Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2008-03-21 - Identified from factory documents and publications courtesy of Stephen Schnurr. According to <i>The American Organist</i>, January 1948, page 20, Möller reused some of the pipework from the previous Henry Erben organ. Organist was Frank Walsh. Installation occurred in November of 1947. According to Stephen Pinel, the contract was first drawn when war restrictions prohibited use of new metal pipe material. The Erben was a three-manual organ, installed in 1852. However, by the time the contract was completed, these restrictions were lifted and much more new pipework was utilized. The organ is presently (2004) unplayable and awaits restoration. For a time, a second-hand Henry Crabb organ was located in the chancel, relocated from a church in Lockport, New York. -Database Manager
2009-05-26 - Updated through online information from Jeff Scofield. -Database Manager
2013-10-28 - Updated through online information from James P. -- The organ had been unplayable since the mid-1970's due to residual damage from the nearby Empire State Plaza construction. In March of 2009, the Cathedral went under a significant restoration. During the restoration, the organ was safely removed from the loft for cleaning and refurbishment. When it was removed and examined, it was determined the organ would cost approximately $3.2 million dollars to restore. <br>After extensive research, in June of 2010 the Cathedral Organ Committee recommended the Noack Organ Company of Georgetown, MA to restore and enhance the Cathedral organ. The proposed instrument will have one hundred and seven stops disposed on two four manual and pedal consoles. All of the existing Moeller/Erben pipework will be refurbished and reused. This will be played in the choir loft and housed in a case reminiscent of the original Henry Erben design. A significant component of new pipe work with an additional console will be placed in the sanctuary. This will provide needed support for congregational singing, choir accompaniment, and be a comprehensive instrument to render the gamut of organ literature. Its beautiful case will be a stunning visual addition to the front of the Cathedral. -Database Manager
2017-02-26 - Updated by Sam Cherubin, who has heard or played the organ. -Database Manager
Source: Courtesy of the OHS Archives
Albany, New York
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Möller Op. 7466 1947 3/41
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GREAT (enclosed) SWELL
16' Double Diapason 73 16' Lieblich Gedeckt 73
8' Diapason 73 8' Open Diapason 73
8' Bourdon 73 8' Gedeckt 73 *
8' Keraulophon 73 8' Gamba 73
4' Octave 73 8' Gamba Celeste 73 *
4' Flute 73 4' Principal 73
2 2/3' Twelfth 61 4' Flute 73 *
2' Fifteenth 61 2' Fifteenth 61 *
III Mixture 183 * III Cornet 183 *
8' Trumpet 73 16' Double Trumpet 73 *
Sub 8' Trumpet 73 *
Unison Off 8' Oboe 73 *
Super 8' Vox Humana 73
Chimes 21 4' Clarion 73 *
Tremolo
PEDAL Sub
32' Resultant Bass -- Unison Off
16' Open Diapason 32 Super
16' 2nd Diapason GT
16' Bourdon 32 * CHOIR
16' Gamba 32 * 8' Geigen Diapason 73 *
16' Lieblich Gedeckt SW 8' Clarabella 73 *
8' Principal 32 * 8' Stopped Diapason 73
8' Octave 12 8' Dulciana 73 *
8' Flute 12 8' Unda Maris 61 *
8' Gedeckt SW 4' Octave Geigen 73 *
16' Trombone 32 * 4' Chimney Flute 73
16' Double Trumpet SW 2' Flageolet 61
8' Tromba 12 * 8' Clarinet 73 *
4' Clarion 12 * Tremolo
Sub
* new Unison Off
Super
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