The Great OrganStoplistThe Great Organ of Peachtree Road, installed in 2002 by Mander Organs of London, England, is the largest mechanical action organ ever built by a British organ builder. With mechanical action, the oldest type of organ action, the motions of the player are translated through long wooden strips made from cedar, commonly called "trackers". This provides a direct mechanical link from each note on the keyboard to the different divisions of the organ. Organists prefer this type of action due to its extreme responsiveness and sensitivity to the touch of the player.
The instrument is divided among twin 40-foot cases towering over the high altar and chancel. The three primary manual divisions (Great, Swell & Choir), played by the organist’s hands, are located in the left-hand case, facing the altar. The pedal division, complete with two full-length 32-foot stops, is in the right-hand case and controlled by the organist’s feet. The Solo Organ, a manual division with a battery of high-powered reed stops is located in the upper level of the pedal case. On the wall of the West End Gallery is the Trompette Royale, an en chamade stop that is used for heraldic fanfares and as a solo against the full organ. The complete resources of the organ are controlled from a handsome four-manual console located amongst the left-hand choir stalls.
The Great Organ was given through generous gifts by Mr. Charles Loudermilk and Mr. Mark Pope III. |