Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ, 19th-century pipe organ in Sydney Town Hall, Australia.
The Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ is a large pipe organ with five manuals and more than 8,700 pipes throughout its structure. The instrument produces many different sound combinations through its 126 speaking stops and additional couplers.
The organ was built by William Hill & Son between 1886 and 1889 and installed in the Town Hall in 1890. At that time it was the largest organ in the world.
The organ hosts regular concerts where organists from around the world perform both classical and modern works for audiences. These performances show how the instrument remains central to Sydney's musical life today.
Visitors should check the schedule before planning a visit since maintenance and tuning work often happen on weekday mornings. It is wise to consult the event calendar to make sure the instrument will be available to hear during your visit.
The instrument has one of only two full-length 64-foot organ stops in existence, specifically the Contra-Trombone in the pedal section. This extremely deep register is one of the rare sound effects visitors may experience at concerts.
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