We went, as always, to the Sunday afternoon outdoor organ concert at Balboa Park. It was such a beautiful day; and we knew it would be even warmer inland at the Park.
The Spreckels Pavillion was built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition and deeded to the city. The organ now has 4518 pipes in 73 ranks. That means something to organ people. To me it means there are a whole lotta pipes. The smallest one is the size of a pencil. I forget how big the largest is. There is an outdoor concert here every Sunday, rain or shine. If it rains, the console is kept right next to the pavillion. There is a metal wall that slides down over the pipes and the console when not in use. For more info, see http://www.sosorgan.com
The Spreckels Pavillion was built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition and deeded to the city. The organ now has 4518 pipes in 73 ranks. That means something to organ people. To me it means there are a whole lotta pipes. The smallest one is the size of a pencil. I forget how big the largest is. There is an outdoor concert here every Sunday, rain or shine. If it rains, the console is kept right next to the pavillion. There is a metal wall that slides down over the pipes and the console when not in use. For more info, see http://www.sosorgan.com
Carole Williams, the Civic Organist for San Diego and Lyle Blackington, Curator of the Spreckels Organ
Fred at the Spreckels Organ console.
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