What a wonderful day!

[dragon]

Yesterday some friends arrived and took me to 'Pipes in the Peaks' in Thorpe, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire to see Robert Wolfe playing the ex-Regal/ABC Derby Compton. The organ is installed in a purpose built car showroom and perhaps surprisingly, the best venue I have ever visited.
All the various parts of the instrument are on view and can be seen working, spotlighted one by one, including a line of brightly coloured birds that jump up and down while whistling a tune, ably assisted by an owl who flashes his eyes and hoots at the appropriate time. Great fun and just part of a wonderful show. A nice pub for lunch opposite and the day was complete satisfaction. I do feel this venue should be on every ones bucket list.

Future concerts with one or more of the ' House organists ' :-

Sat 8th October 7.30 pm.

Sun 4th December 2.30 pm.

Sat 10th " "

Sun 11th " "

Sun 18th " "

PS. .. Watch out for the duck's part in the performance! .. Fred

[papadeedee]

Hello Fred,
Sounds like you had a great time. I checked the organ out on You Tube, it looks great and with a drum kit overhead too.
Brian

[dragon]

Brian, overhead and around are :- Melotone, Piano, Tuned Birds, Cello, Marimba, Vibraphone, Chimes, Toy counter, Drum kit, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Accordion and don't forget the Duck. .. Fred .. and there is also a bar!