Royal Albert Hall Organ, Pipe organ in Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
The Grand Organ contains 9,999 pipes and 147 stops, making it the second largest pipe organ in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral.
Henry Willis constructed the original organ in 1871 with four manuals and 111 stops, establishing it as the largest organ worldwide at that time.
The organ has featured in recordings by Pink Floyd, with Richard Wright using the instrument for a track later released on The Endless River album.
The instrument underwent substantial restoration by Mander Organs in 2002, addressing mechanical issues and implementing structural improvements to ensure reliable operation.
Wind pressure for the original organ came from steam engines with a two-foot diameter piston, generating 30 inches of wind pressure on alternate strokes.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1871
GPS coordinates: 51.50072,-0.17737
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:55
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